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F799 GAT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,195 mi
Last recorded73,195 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 GAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres cracking but no cords or ply exposed

nearside rear outer tyre cracking nut no cords or ply exposed

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,038 miles

battery insecure

body corroding underneath

front discs worn

lift in both king pins

non standard vin plate fitted

tyres starting to crack due to age

Fail 25 Jul 2012 72,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

body corroding underneath

front discs worn

lift in both king pins

non standard vin plate fitted

tyres starting to crack due to age

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank secured by temporary but secure strap

Fail 19 Aug 2009 70,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

fuel tank secured by temporary but secure strap

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,415 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 65,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 62,030 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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F799 GAT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F799 GAT, 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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F799 GAT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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