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G180 RWV

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

71,812 mi
Last recorded71,812 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 RWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 71,812 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,792 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel Arch Corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,899 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,081 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front and nearside rear wheel arches poor condition (corrosion)

front cross member corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 May 2010 65,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

speedo cable rubbing steering coloum

Pass 15 May 2009 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 63,694 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 61,850 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,416 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 57,412 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 53,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,029 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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G180 RWV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 G180 RWV, 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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G180 RWV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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