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G194 THV

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

44,992 mi
Last recorded44,992 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG194 THV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2024 44,992 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm From leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm From leaf spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill by step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Drivers seat has movement but still secure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch sticks

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 44,896 miles

Front seats have movement but still secure

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner and Outer Sills corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch sticks

Fail 8 Dec 2023 44,896 miles

Front seats have movement but still secure

General surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner and Outer Sills corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch sticks

Pass 20 Oct 2021 44,874 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 44,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,706 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 44,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% less effort to o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 43,192 miles

All 4 rear tyres low on tread & perished 185/14C

Both rear outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 43,192 miles

All 4 rear tyres low on tread & perished 185/14C

Both rear outer sills corroded but outside prescribed areas

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 42,320 miles

Offside Rear hub leaking slightly

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rears both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 42,316 miles

Emissions not tested running on 3 (7.3.A.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper covers missing both (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 27,949 miles

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

tyres outer walls showing some signs of slight deterioration legal at test

Pass 28 May 2013 27,450 miles

engine running rough when cold allso heat transfere pipe from exhaust manifold to airfilter box missing may possibly cause rough running when cold

Pass 12 Jun 2012 268,765 miles

Cut in O/S/R outter tyre side wall not showing cord at time of test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in O/S/F seat base

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,202 miles

o/s front screen wiper blade starting to smear screen

o/s rear bumper end cap missing but no sharpe edges at test

o/s rear outer tyre wall slightly damaged but legal at test

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,425 miles

engine oil dampness under engine area no leaking seen at time of test but suggest investigate

o/s rear bumper plastic end cap missing but no dangerous sharpe edges at time of test suggest replace

o/s rear outer tyre sidewall very slightly damaged legal at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

only just passed emissions on Co. limit is below 3.50%, reading was 3.48% Co.

slight oil leak from engine area and rear diff

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,922 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2008 23,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 May 2008 23,902 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine backfires when switched off after extended idle period

engine idle intermitentaly irratic ok at time of emissions

Pass 15 May 2007 23,384 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 22,567 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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G194 THV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G194 THV, 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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G194 THV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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