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G296 CPR

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

8,440 mi
Last recorded8,440 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 CPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,440 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 8,437 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around spring hanger and at front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 8,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Arches corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Number off corroded spots under bonnet

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop bearing has play

Rear dif seems rough

Rear leaf bushes deteriorated

Rear leaf mount points corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 7,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various welded patch repairs

Fail 28 Jun 2018 7,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis , suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked from edge to center (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis , suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength rear spring front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,031 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 6,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak ()

front cross member corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 5,418 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front crossmember has corrosion but not excessive.

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

Rear inner ends of sills rusty

all four tyre walls perishing

Fail 11 Apr 2016 5,418 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Front crossmember has corrosion but not excessive.

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

Rear inner ends of sills rusty

all four tyre walls perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2015 4,994 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 4,994 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 4,307 miles

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

front cross-member damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2014 4,307 miles

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

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

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

front cross-member damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2013 3,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 2,004 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 1,994 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 1,028 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 1,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 99,078 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 99,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,455 miles

front brake disc faces coroded & in poor condition

front chassis staring to corode

front cross member coroded & in poor condition

osr chassis coroded around spring anchor

Pass 17 Apr 2008 96,292 miles

front chassis starting to corrode

osr brake binding slightly

osr spring hanger starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 92,214 miles

stonechips in windscreen,headlamp reflectors dull,oil leaks,slight play in steering rack, slight play in both front wheel bearings,slight corrosion on front discs,slight corrosion on chassis & suspension component,front & rear shock absorbers weak.

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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G296 CPR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G296 CPR, 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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G296 CPR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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