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B289 WTP

1985 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,984 mi
Last recorded58,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB289 WTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,984 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 58,973 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Front cross member has corrosion on both sides N/S/R inner wheel arch rear inner cheeks corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,935 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 58,935 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 58,646 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jul 2005

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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B289 WTP is a 1985 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B289 WTP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B289 WTP registered?

B289 WTP is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1985.

Is B289 WTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B289 WTP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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