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G249 VOR

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,467 mi
Last recorded54,467 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 VOR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 54,467 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 50,631 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on edges,getting low advise replacing

nail in tyre

nearside rear outer tyre getting low,advise replacing

offside rear inner tyre has side wall damage,advise replacing

offside rear outer tyre getting low,advise replacing

oil leak

propshaft defective

rear diff bearings have play in

spare tyre defective

steering box has play in

Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,626 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both offside rear tyres on limit

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

offside rear inner tyre is flat & damaged side wall

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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G249 VOR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G249 VOR, 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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What year was G249 VOR registered?

G249 VOR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G249 VOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G249 VOR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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