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G229 XVX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

42,024 mi
Last recorded42,024 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 XVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 42,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 8,323 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front & rear spring bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 6,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 6,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 2,234 miles

Nearside rear leaf spring bush deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside front leaf spring bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,633 miles

Chip in offside headlamp

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 98,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in offside headlamp

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 95,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 95,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 May 2017 94,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,133 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,055 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2012 90,561 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 2 Feb 2011 89,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 88,347 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,008 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,749 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 85,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 84,220 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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G229 XVX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G229 XVX, 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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G229 XVX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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