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G297 SNA

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,660 mi
Last recorded40,660 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 SNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,660 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 37,328 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 33,456 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 30,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,784 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 21,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 17,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,334 miles

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 1 Nov 2014 11,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 11,879 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 8,699 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 8,698 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 5,280 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2012 5,279 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 2,645 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 2,634 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear crossmember in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2009 97,969 miles

Back crossmember in poor condition

Front to rear brake pipes in poor condition

Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Offside and Nearside rear lower suspension mounting area in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2008 95,801 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and outer side in poor condition

Nearside headlamp has poor beam parten

Offside front tyre worn close to legal

Offside rear suspension mounting area in poor condition

Rear crossmember in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,791 miles

Back crossmember in poor condition

Inbalance on front brakes pass with maximum required limet

Offside outer and Inner sill in poor condition

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,919 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 88,919 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 82,550 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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G297 SNA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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