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G297 LEG

1989 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,363 mi
Last recorded92,363 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 LEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 92,363 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high BOTH front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside front foot step holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2020 89,578 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

the complete vehicle underneath has advanced corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2017 89,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath vehicle badly corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam king pin (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front battery carrier badly corroded

Offside Front step well badly holed by corrosion

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

The complete vehicle underneath has very advanced corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,455 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear cross member corrded

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear cross member corrded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,414 miles

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

chassis very corroded

front brake hoses corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,414 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

chassis very corroded

front brake hoses corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,104 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,104 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

advise condition of rear number plate.

advise exhaust mountings perrished.

advise rusted o/s front arch

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,503 miles

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 79,468 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 78,622 miles

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

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)

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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G297 LEG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G297 LEG, 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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G297 LEG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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