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G245 ARE

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

69,839 mi
Last recorded69,839 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG245 ARE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2008 69,839 miles

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

This vehicle is in poor condition & advise it should be scrapped

Fail 30 Oct 2007 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,394 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 65,651 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 62,100 miles

brake pipes greased hard to inspect

Fail 3 Nov 2005 62,100 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

bolt missing on offside rear seat

brake pipes covered in grease

rear emergency doors will not open

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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G245 ARE is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G245 ARE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G245 ARE registered?

G245 ARE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 September 1989.

Is G245 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G245 ARE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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