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G191 DSC

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,592 mi
Last recorded20,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 DSC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 20,244 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 20,053 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 19,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,061 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,126 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 15,024 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 15,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 135,090 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 135,090 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 1,216 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2009 9,503 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,503 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 8,029 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 64,875 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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G191 DSC is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G191 DSC, 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 G191 DSC registered?

G191 DSC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G191 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G191 DSC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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