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G29 UYW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,218 mi
Last recorded71,218 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG29 UYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 71,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,871 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,644 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 70,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,861 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 69,120 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,832 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,432 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 68,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 668,757 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 66,404 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 66,371 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,803 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,425 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 65,416 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 62,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 62,653 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G29 UYW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G29 UYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G29 UYW?

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What year was G29 UYW registered?

G29 UYW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 1989.

Is G29 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G29 UYW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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