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G331 KUA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,990 mi
Last recorded80,990 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG331 KUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,990 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front undersill/outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,416 miles

corrosion & slight wear to to upper steering column u/joint

slight play in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

some corrosion to o/s front inner/outer sill under step

Fail 9 Aug 2011 74,416 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion & slight wear to to upper steering column u/joint

slight play in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

some corrosion to o/s front inner/outer sill under step

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,442 miles

some play in n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

some play in n/s front lower suspension arm ball joint

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,145 miles

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth on inner tread area

Fail 25 Aug 2009 4,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth on inner tread area

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,668 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 21,668 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

o/s sill/step area corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2007 519 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 495 miles

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

engine idle speed fluctuating

rubber boot split on o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint & some play in joint

Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G331 KUA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G331 KUA, 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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G331 KUA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 November 1989.

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