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G173 GOC

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,082 mi
Last recorded52,082 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG173 GOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,082 miles

Battery insecure

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front brake discs corroding

tracking out

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

oil leak n/s/r hub

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,107 miles

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

large amount of corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2008 67,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

large amount of corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,538 miles

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

extensive weilding underside

underside rusty and weak in places

Pass 1 Feb 2006 63,278 miles

tempory repair to front exhaust mount

vehicles underside rusty and weak in area's

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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G173 GOC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G173 GOC, 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 G173 GOC registered?

G173 GOC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G173 GOC safe to buy?

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