MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury door step badly corroded (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
under body has had welding repairs carried out
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Small crack (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Step sill to under sill corroded
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not structural
Nearside Front step corroded not structural
windscreen damaged not in drivers view
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded croosmember (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded not structural
Nearside Front step corroded not structural
windscreen damaged not in drivers view
n/s step corroded not structural
windscreen damaged
Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r hub oil seal leaking
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r hub oil seal leaking
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis corrosin various place
n/s/r hub leaking
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
chassis corrosin various place
n/s front disc rusted on inside
n/s/r hub leaking
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
1st exhaust box pin holes
o/s washer jet requires cleaning
rust on front cross member
wiper blades poor condition
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G166 XLC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G166 XLC, 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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G166 XLC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1989.
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