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G278 ONN

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

20,123 mi
Last recorded20,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 ONN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,123 miles

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 20,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under cab chassis area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Oil leak engine area ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 16,639 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 16,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,128 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 12,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 94,107 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 89,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front doors corroding

both front wings corroding

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

slight discolouring of both front headlight s

Pass 3 Nov 2011 87,535 miles

corrosion on chassie

corrosion on o/s/r crossmember and chassie not in prescribed erea

Fail 29 Oct 2011 87,535 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,058 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion on front wheel archers

corrosion on rear panel

Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,058 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

corrosion on front wheel archers

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,356 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,356 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,522 miles

croswsion on rear chassie

lift in kin-pins needs greasing

Fail 15 Oct 2008 80,522 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

croswsion on rear chassie

lift in kin-pins needs greasing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 71,189 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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G278 ONN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G278 ONN, 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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G278 ONN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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