MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,235 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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)
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
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside rear body cracked
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
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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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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What year was G256 XLX registered?
G256 XLX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 1989.
Is G256 XLX safe to buy?
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