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G117 PTS

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,490 mi
Last recorded18,490 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 PTS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 18,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 18,483 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 16,500 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 16,494 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 16,494 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 16,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 15,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,246 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,907 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside wiper torn.

Pass 7 May 2016 13,526 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 12,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,376 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 12,144 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 11,705 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 11,705 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 11,401 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 11,399 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 11,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,858 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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G117 PTS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G117 PTS, 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 G117 PTS registered?

G117 PTS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G117 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G117 PTS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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