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G256 XLX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,235 mi
Last recorded83,235 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG256 XLX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 83,235 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 83,235 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,023 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all repairs must be seam welded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 74,280 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,101 miles

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

nearside rear body cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2008 72,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear body cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,689 miles

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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G256 XLX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G256 XLX, 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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G256 XLX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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