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G18 SKK

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strong advisory (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking but not excessively. STRONG ADVISORY

Power steering inoperative but not affecting steering while driven . STRONG ADVISORY

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel STRONG ADVISORY (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 97,732 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 71% imbalance. o/s/r poor (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strong advisory (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hub seal leaking but not excessively. STRONG ADVISORY

POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE / VERY POOR , BUT NOT AFFECTING STEERING WHEN DRIVEN .

Power steering inoperative but not affecting steering while driven . STRONG ADVISORY

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel STRONG ADVISORY (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 96,659 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 96,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 95,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 95,843 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive doorstep sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 94,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 94,697 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose joint at center bearing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Steering locking device ineffective steering drag link end . non locking nut fitted. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play axle end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front upper marker lamp inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake cylinder , end of pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondary safety catch not working

Pass 7 Feb 2018 93,691 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,463 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,741 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 88,709 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,054 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre has crackin on outer side wall

Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on outer side wall

Offside Front inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre has crackin on outer side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,033 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,031 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,012 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small hole on o/s/front arch

Fail 12 Sep 2011 88,010 miles

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

small hole on o/s/front arch

Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 87,725 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2008 87,445 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,441 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,381 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 84,381 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) 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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G18 SKK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G18 SKK, 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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G18 SKK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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