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G156 SFG

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,615 mi
Last recorded87,615 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG156 SFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 87,615 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody detiorated due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,615 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody detiorated due to corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,980 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody detiorated due to corrosion and heavily undersealed not allowing clear inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underbody detiorated due to corrosion and heavily undersealed not allowing clear inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 86,360 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,553 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 85,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,885 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 83,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,496 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 82,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 79,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 77,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 74,834 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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G156 SFG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G156 SFG, 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 SFG registered?

G156 SFG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 1989.

Is G156 SFG safe to buy?

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