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F977 SHV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,884 mi
Last recorded68,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 SHV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 68,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing proper inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing proper inspection. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 68,845 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Area under bonnet between wheelarch and wing (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing proper inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underside of vehicle covered in underseal preventing proper inspection. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,782 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,777 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 68,774 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 68,684 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 68,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,161 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall shows signs of perishing

Offside Rear Outer tyre shows signs of possible damage on inner wall

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch braket (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play idler arm ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch braket (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,324 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,001 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 66,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 66,698 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 66,526 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 66,297 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,297 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,816 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner tyres & front O/S tyre are perished

Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear inner tyres & front O/S tyre are perished

Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,211 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 64,767 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 64,234 miles

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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F977 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 F977 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 F977 SHV registered?

F977 SHV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F977 SHV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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