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G163 AVN

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

76,160 mi
Last recorded76,160 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 AVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,160 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedo light dim

bonnet skin corroded and delaminating front area, securing pin not affected

coolant hose close to manifold

indicator switch worn

rear leaf springs corroded and bushes deteriorated

slight blow exhaust manifold

slight lagging nearside front brake

various places excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 11 Oct 2022 75,156 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front spring anchor mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front spring shackle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedo light dim

bonnet skin corroded and delaminating front area, securing pin not affected

coolant hose close to manifold

indicator switch worn

rear leaf springs corroded and bushes deteriorated

slight blow exhaust manifold

slight lagging nearside front brake

various places excessively corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,821 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 74,821 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,254 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 70,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,065 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play on king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 67,065 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front play on king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 67,054 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of lower step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 66,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 66,765 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other inner tyre flat (4.1.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,525 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Inner tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lift in nearside front kingpin

lower body work corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 66,481 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbal 36% offside lazy (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Inner tyre punctured

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lift in nearside front kingpin

lower body work corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,011 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,009 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,452 miles

Both wiper ends split

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both wiper ends split

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 64,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door wont open fully

Fail 10 Nov 2011 63,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door wont open fully

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,431 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear mudguards in wheelarches inseccure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 62,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,120 miles

slight play in n/s kingpin

Pass 1 Nov 2007 60,794 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 60,794 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

excess lift in n/s front kingpin

n/s outer sill and o/s inner sill corroded

play in steering box

Pass 31 Oct 2006 60,476 miles

both rear inner tyres tread getting low 3mm.

corroded around steering box pouter skin.

drivers step corroded.

front x-member and front shackle mounts corroded getting weak.

lift in both front kingpins(BORDERLINE)***!!!!

nsf tyre sidewall cracking (BORDERLINE)!!!!!!!!!

nsr shocker misting of oil (BORDERLINE)*****!!!!!

osf tye low presssure,tread worn on inner edge, sidewall cracking.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,393 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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G163 AVN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 G163 AVN, 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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G163 AVN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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