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F978 LTM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,242 mi
Last recorded19,242 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF978 LTM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2008 19,242 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sills corroding

front shackle mount weak with corrosion offside

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,405 miles

offside and nearside rear spring hangers starting to corroed

offside front outer wing starting to corroed

offside rearinner sill starting to corroed

Fail 16 Feb 2007 17,405 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside and nearside rear spring hanges starting to corroed

offside front outer wing starting to corroed

offside rear inner sill starting to corroed

Pass 18 Jan 2006 13,174 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F978 LTM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F978 LTM, 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.

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What year was F978 LTM registered?

F978 LTM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F978 LTM safe to buy?

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