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G335 FHD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

522,374 mi
Last recorded522,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG335 FHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 522,374 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

all four wheel arches badly corroded

drivers seat runners have slight movement

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,174 miles

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

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

all 4 wheelarches badly corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 45,199 miles

wheel arches and offside rear quarter badly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,478 miles

bodywork around wheelarches badly corroded (all wheelarches)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,405 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

bodywork around wheelarches badly corroded (all wheelarches)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 37,805 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 37,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 30,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 30,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 290,850 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 28,067 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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G335 FHD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G335 FHD, 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 G335 FHD registered?

G335 FHD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G335 FHD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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