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G298 WUT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 WUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2005 65,803 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

alternator belt is perished

body panels are corroded

front brake discs are worn

n/s front spring front mounting point is rusted and worn

pedal rubbers are worn

rear drag link end is worn

rear floors are rusted

rear x member is rusted

wear in king pins

Fail 17 Nov 2005 65,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

alternator belt is perished

both o/s rear tyres are worn to the legal limit

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is worn

front brake discs are worn

marks in the webbing of the seat belts

n/s front spring front mounting point is rusted and worn

o/s front brake pads are worn very close to the safe working limit

rear cross member is corroded

rear drag link end is worn

rear floors are corroded

wear in the king pins

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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G298 WUT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G298 WUT, 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 G298 WUT registered?

G298 WUT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 December 1989.

Is G298 WUT safe to buy?

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