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G215 MVO

1989 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,970 mi
Last recorded66,970 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG215 MVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 66,970 miles

All 4 wheelarches heavily fibreglassed

Borderline play at steering wheel

Borderline play in steering, lots of joints

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/F headlamp aim on lower limits

Offside Front Upper windscreen crack, not obstructing view

oil leak

service brake performance close to legal limit

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2014 65,499 miles

Oil leak

Rear Crossmember Corroded, Non Structural

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 65,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,880 miles

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

adv. outer sills slightly deteriorated.

Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

adv. outer sills slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,404 miles

N/S/F wheelarch in poor condition.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 62,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R brake effort low.

N/S/R half shaft leaking oil.

Nearside wheelarches in poor condition.

Oil leak.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 60,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

adv. n/s/r hub wet

Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,709 miles

adv. n/s/r hub wet

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,672 miles

Driver's seat slight loose.

Slight play in both track rod ends on steering.

exhaust held up in 2 places by bungee cord.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 58,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat slight loose.

Slight play in both track rod ends on steering.

exhaust held up in 2 places by bungee cord.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 56,595 miles

Exhaust held in place by 2x bungee cords as mounts.

Slight play in steering on both sides.

Fail 15 Oct 2009 56,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust held in place by 2x bungee cords as mounts.

Slight play in steering on both sides.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,631 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion on chassis rails and leaf springs

cracked windscreen outside swept area

n/s headlampo aim bline

play in steering box

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,569 miles

condition of wind screen

Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

condition of wind screen

l.s.valve seized

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 50,863 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,134 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 49,115 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(ADVISE)roughness in steering

Fail 17 Oct 2005 49,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.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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G215 MVO is a 1989 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G215 MVO, 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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G215 MVO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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