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F868 KGP

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,669 mi
Last recorded46,669 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 KGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NO PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

brake pipes corroded\general vehicle condition poor\noise from propshaft\brake hoses aged\

corrosion in passenger step and both inner panels in vehicle\wheel arches corroded and repaired\play nsf lower swivel\front suspension soft

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,687 miles

bodywork corroded in poor condition,offside front tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded+rear chassis members,passenger seat removed,bonnet pull loose,bonnet slightly loose

Fail 2 Sep 2008 45,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

bodywork corroded in poor condition,offside front tyre wearing on edges,coil springs corroded+rear chassis members,passenger seat removed,bonnet pull loose,bonnet slightly loose

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,031 miles

advised at previous test

Fail 17 Aug 2007 43,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion in os panel

corrosion within front and rear suspention prescribed areas

general vehicle condition poor

Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corroding underside

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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F868 KGP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F868 KGP, 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.

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What year was F868 KGP registered?

F868 KGP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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