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G164 TYM

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 TYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components painted

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,483 miles

underside painted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,556 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 90,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,481 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 87,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 77,493 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,287 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,192 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both rear inner tyres perrishing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

both rear inner tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,516 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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G164 TYM is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G164 TYM, 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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G164 TYM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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