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G259 YDE

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,543 mi
Last recorded74,543 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG259 YDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 74,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 73,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,454 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,450 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 71,802 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 71,115 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 71,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 70,677 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 70,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G259 YDE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G259 YDE, 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 G259 YDE registered?

G259 YDE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 November 1989.

Is G259 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G259 YDE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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