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G199 LBD

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,343 mi
Last recorded18,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 LBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 18,343 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 18,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 18,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 18,171 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 18,170 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,122 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON REAR FOOTBRAKE

Fail 12 Aug 2015 18,098 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON REAR FOOTBRAKE

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,838 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 17,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 17,481 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,770 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,058 miles

both front leaf springs slightly rubbing on the cassis

Fail 5 Aug 2010 14,050 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,452 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight corrosion to the offside front wheel arch

Fail 14 Aug 2009 12,450 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight corrosion to the offside front wheel arch

Fail 7 Feb 2008 12,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,920 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop not complete

Pass 5 Oct 2005 11,420 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 11,416 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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G199 LBD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G199 LBD, 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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G199 LBD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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