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F899 NBU

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,823 mi
Last recorded58,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF899 NBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,548 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,486 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 57,457 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,033 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 56,993 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 56,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 55,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 55,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,658 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 54,616 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

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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F899 NBU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F899 NBU, 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 F899 NBU registered?

F899 NBU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is F899 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F899 NBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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