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G177 KEW

1989 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

384,051 mi
Last recorded384,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG177 KEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 384,051 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 379,890 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,939 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 37,939 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe kinked (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,647 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,918 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 352,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 34,573 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 34,570 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

engine needs re-building

Fail 19 Jul 2007 34,560 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

clutch ratchet worn

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,805 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 21,291 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 21,291 miles

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

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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G177 KEW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,593cc 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 G177 KEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G177 KEW registered?

G177 KEW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 August 1989.

Is G177 KEW safe to buy?

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