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G156 LYB

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,524 mi
Last recorded86,524 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 LYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,524 miles

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front brakes your vehicle has only just met the front brake imbalance requirements.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside door sill starting to corrode

nearside front spring mounting area starting to corrode

nearside inner sill starting to corrode

nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged

nearside rear inner wing starting to corrode

nearside rear spring mounting area starting to corrode

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

oil leak

safety glazing nearside rear window ,no marks, window slightly damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2008 86,524 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

front brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside door sill starting to corrode

nearside front spring mounting area starting to corrode

nearside inner sill starting to corrode

nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged

nearside rear inner wing starting to corrode

nearside rear spring mounting area starting to corrode

offside front brake disc slightly distorted

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance and nearside grabs slightly

safety glazing nearside rear window ,no marks, window slightly damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2007 86,034 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip n/s head lamp

Fail 15 Oct 2007 86,032 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip n/s head lamp

Pass 11 Sep 2006 85,239 miles

chip n/s headlight

slight lift both king pins

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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G156 LYB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G156 LYB, 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 G156 LYB registered?

G156 LYB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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