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G287 NKE

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,973 mi
Last recorded124,973 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 NKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 124,973 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 124,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 115,425 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside front springs - rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1a)

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak - gearbox area

Fail 18 May 2016 115,420 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe corroded & leaking to excess (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush nearside & offside front springs - rear bushes (2.4.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside & offside front (2.5.A.1a)

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight oil leak - gearbox area

Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,489 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,182 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,912 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 86,909 miles

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 May 2012 86,885 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2011 86,715 miles

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,657 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2009 86,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,167 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 84,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2006 82,946 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 81,868 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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G287 NKE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 G287 NKE, 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 G287 NKE registered?

G287 NKE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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