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G138 DAB

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,951 mi
Last recorded117,951 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG138 DAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 117,951 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 117,951 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 117,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 117,322 miles

various body corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2015 116,600 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 116,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 116,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 116,300 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,075 miles

genral surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,760 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 115,314 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 114,308 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 113,068 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 112,465 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 112,457 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 May 2006 110,068 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 110,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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G138 DAB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G138 DAB, 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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G138 DAB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1989.

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