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G274 ODH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,310 mi
Last recorded28,310 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 ODH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 28,310 miles

All 6 tyres are perished and starting to split

Entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Rear inner and outer sills are corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,310 miles

All 6 tyres are perished and starting to split

Entire underside of vehicle is in an advanced state of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear inner and outer sills are corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

Pass 3 Mar 2014 27,441 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills and rear crossmember are badly corroded not within prescribed areas on this vehicle

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,420 miles

body condition poor

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,064 miles

advise service brake efficiency 47%

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

offside rear crossmember holed not within prescribed area

offside rear inner and outer sill holed not within prescribed area

slight oil leak

welded repairs to front of vehicle are heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2011 27,039 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

offside rear crossmember holed not within prescribed area

offside rear inner and outer sill holed not within prescribed area

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,413 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

offside outer sill corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Oct 2009 24,510 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front cross member in poor condition

rear cross member in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,942 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded and holed not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2007 20,615 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

previous welded repairs starting to rot out

Fail 10 Sep 2007 20,615 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

previous welded repairs starting to rot out

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

welded repairs cannot be fully checked due to a heavy coating of underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2005 18,790 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 18,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G274 ODH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G274 ODH, 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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G274 ODH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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