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F196 JGH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,805 mi
Last recorded26,805 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF196 JGH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 26,805 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 26,805 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 21,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 13,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 3,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,044 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 83,169 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 81,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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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F196 JGH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F196 JGH, 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 F196 JGH registered?

F196 JGH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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The MOT history for F196 JGH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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