MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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1 both front brake discs slightly worn
1 osr brake back plate slightly covered in oil
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
1 both front brake discs slightly worn
1 osr brake back plate slightly covered in oil
Battery insecure
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
1 both front brake discs slightly worn on inner face 2 nsf door corroded at bottom 3 slight dampness on osr brake back plate
1 under side of lorry covered in thick silver paint 2 slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint nsf under arch corroded where marked
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
bad oil leak on engine
under side of lorry well covered in silver paint
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
rear body sides have been taken off and flour has been reboarded
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G228 YLD is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 G228 YLD, 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 YLD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 1989.
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