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G255 VAY

1989 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,115 mi
Last recorded40,115 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 VAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 40,115 miles

both front kingpins have slight lift

coolant system cap missing

front brakes borderline pass on balance test

front discs poor condition

front pads low

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear inner tyre heavily perished

offside battery insecure

offside front tyre on legal limit and heavily perished

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear body floor in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front kingpins have slight lift

coolant system cap missing

front brakes borderline pass on balance test

front discs poor condition

front pads low

nearside front tyre heavily perished

nearside rear inner tyre heavily perished

offside battery insecure

offside front tyre on legal limit and heavily perished

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear body floor in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,915 miles

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

both front kingpins have slight lift

offside rear inner tyre heavily perished

rear brakes 47% imbalanced

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front kingpins have slight lift

offside rear outer tyre heavily perished

rear brakes 47% imbalanced

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,939 miles

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

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

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

Slight lift in King pins

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 29,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight lift in King pins

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 29,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2009 29,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,941 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 16,686 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,454 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 9,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front kingpin has slight lift

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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G255 VAY is a 1989 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G255 VAY, 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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G255 VAY is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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