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G308 OKL

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,029 mi
Last recorded15,029 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 OKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,029 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

both sides front upper shock absorbers mount washers slightly corroded

front steering track rod bent slightly

Fail 18 Aug 2014 14,911 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

axle king pins dry/ thrusts worn slightly

both front shock absorbers upper mount washers corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn / incomplete

off side front door B post cracked around latch peg area

off side rear inner tyre looks under inflated

steering track rod slightly bent

Pass 9 Sep 2013 12,168 miles

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

hazard switch sticks slightly inoperation

main chassis repair plates generaly

pedal rubbers slightly worn

steering track rod slightly bent on near side front area

wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,148 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

hazard switch sticks slightly inoperation

main chassis repair plates generaly

pedal rubbers slightly worn

steering track rod slightly bent on near side front area

wiper blade rubbers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 9,932 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front shock absorbers upper shaft mounts corroded

near side rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged / shows white light to rear slightly

rear chassis members generaly plated/ repairs

rear tipper dropside tail board lock pins???

Pass 19 Sep 2011 8,338 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,314 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension spring 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)

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

reat tipper body cross shaft/ brackets worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,421 miles

under side vehicle corroded areas slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2010 6,376 miles

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

chassis member rear areas generaly corroded surfaces

rear tipper body cross shaft worn

Fail 10 Sep 2010 6,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

chassis member rear areas generaly corroded surfaces

rear tipper body cross shaft worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 3,847 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both sides rear road springs lower leaf slightly miss-aligned

both sides rear tipper body brackets weld slightly insecure

off side front panel inner member [outer area ] plate slightly insecure weld

Pass 15 Sep 2008 1,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake master cylinder/ servo area slightly damp/level/fluid leak slightly?????

Pass 18 Sep 2007 98,826 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 98,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

B POST SLIGHTLY CRACKED BY DOOR LATCH STRICKER PIN??

both front brake hoses/connect pipes on hoses slightly corroded

engine runs slightly rough??

king pins dry/grease??

near side rear brake binds slightly

rear number plate slightly discoloured

starter motor failes too engage at times??

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 96,663 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

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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G308 OKL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 G308 OKL, 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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G308 OKL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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