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F78 VEF

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,571 mi
Last recorded40,571 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF78 VEF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 40,571 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,312 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 32,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

drivers seat runners worn.

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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F78 VEF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 55,546 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F78 VEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F78 VEF registered?

F78 VEF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 1989.

Is F78 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F78 VEF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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