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F888 SHV

1989 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,827 mi
Last recorded71,827 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 71,827 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2008 71,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2007 169,529 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 169,529 miles

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 May 2006 12,216 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 12,216 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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F888 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol 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 F888 SHV, 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 F888 SHV registered?

F888 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 July 1989.

Is F888 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F888 SHV shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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