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G228 WLP

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,923 mi
Last recorded46,923 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG228 WLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,923 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

propshaft bearing collapsed

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,886 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

propshaft bearing collapsed

Pass 5 Nov 2010 39,415 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills not in a perscribed area

corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches and lower wings, not in a perscribed area

Fail 5 Nov 2010 39,415 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear inner sills not in a perscribed area

corrosion nearside and offside rear wheel arches and lower wings, not in a perscribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,297 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing weak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 29,283 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

propshaft centre bearing weak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,919 miles

1 x bolt missing from drivers seat mounting(and corrosion around mount) but seat NOT insecure at this time

Corrosion to various places and around rear suspention area

Length of bolts for rear leaf spring lower bushes look to short,bolts,nuts NOT insecure at this time

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

O/S/R outer tyre low 2mm

Parking brake cables poor condition

Play in both front kingpins

Prop shaft centre joint U/S

rear leaf spring starting to splay

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2008 19,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

1 x bolt missing from drivers seat mounting(and corrosion around mount) but seat NOT insecure at this time

Corrosion to various places and around rear suspention area

Length of bolts for rear leaf spring lower bushes look to short,bolts,nuts NOT insecure at this time

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge

O/S/R outer tyre low 2mm

Parking brake cables poor condition

Play in both front kingpins

Prop shaft centre joint U/S

rear leaf spring starting to splay

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2007 8,276 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 8,180 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Temporary window fitted to drivers door

Pass 19 Sep 2006 93,674 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

offside rear hub oil seal leaking slightly

temporary window fitted to drivers door

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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G228 WLP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G228 WLP, 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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G228 WLP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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