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F184 JGS

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF184 JGS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010

corrosion to rear of chassis can and heavly painted

drivers seat loose

floor pans heavly corroded poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

front chassis corroded,poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

front number plate poor condition

osf nsf inner wheel archs heavly covered in underseal poor welding repairs

osr inner tyre worn on edges

poor welding repairs and covered in paint to suspension mount osf rearmost sprinh hanger

rear chassis corroded,poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

welding repairs under bonnet heavly covered in pauint

Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,945 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise cusstomer vehicle has a burst brake pipe and shoundnt be driven away

corrosion to rear of chassis can and heavly painted

drivers seat loose

floor pans heavly corroded poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

front chassis corroded,poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

front number plate poor condition

osf nsf inner wheel archs heavly covered in underseal poor welding repairs

osr inner tyre worn on edges

rear chassis corroded,poor welding repairs heavly covered in paint

welding repairs under bonnet heavly covered in pauint

Pass 11 Aug 2008 87,724 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 87,674 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 82,595 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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F184 JGS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F184 JGS, 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 F184 JGS registered?

F184 JGS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1989.

Is F184 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F184 JGS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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