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F877 RTC

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,678 mi
Last recorded89,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF877 RTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 89,678 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

travel in foot/hand brake

Pass 14 Aug 2007 87,220 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 81,273 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 81,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F877 RTC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F877 RTC, 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 F877 RTC registered?

F877 RTC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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