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G132 SVM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,596 mi
Last recorded76,596 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 SVM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 76,596 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 76,396 miles

surface corrosion on all underbody

Fail 1 May 2024 76,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on all underbody

Pass 24 Mar 2022 76,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 76,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,496 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,716 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn is a bell (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,716 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,798 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 67,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 62,881 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 54,883 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 46,964 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 46,964 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 39,333 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 39,333 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G132 SVM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G132 SVM, 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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G132 SVM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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