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F878 SMU

1989 Ford P100

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,964 mi
Last recorded39,964 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford P10050,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF878 SMU
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 39,964 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,818 miles

advise rear body back is corroding on under side but out side mount area

advise to change near side rear tyre cracking on wall plus tread

both front tyres wearing very low plus cracking on walls and tread advise to change soon

near side head glass chipped /condensation

off side outer sill corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2010 39,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

advise rear body back is corroding on under side but out side mount area

advise to change near side rear tyre cracking on wall plus tread

both front tyres wearing very low plus cracking on walls and tread advise to change soon

near side head glass chipped /condensation

off side outer sill corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,252 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre splitting on sidewall

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2008 95,128 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 95,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

advise both rear tyres cracking on tread and walls advise to change

advise corrosion on front inner wings

advise off side rear chassis corrsion on double skin

advise rear body corroding on near side

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,640 miles

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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F878 SMU is a 1989 Ford P100 in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 50,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F878 SMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F878 SMU registered?

F878 SMU is a 1989 Ford P100, first registered on 17 February 1989.

Is F878 SMU safe to buy?

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