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F960 BVP

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,556 mi
Last recorded62,556 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF960 BVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 62,556 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

corrosion is excessive to this vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,395 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine excessively noisy

Fail 14 Dec 2006 59,793 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

vehicle has been extensively welded on chassis

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,793 miles

vehicle has been extensively welded on chassis

Pass 28 Dec 2005 58,246 miles

advanced welding to chassis and rear of cab

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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F960 BVP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F960 BVP, 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 F960 BVP registered?

F960 BVP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is F960 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F960 BVP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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