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G347 RFG

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,039 mi
Last recorded100,039 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 RFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 100,039 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres worn on inner outer edges

parking brake only just met requirements

some areas on underside corroded but not excessive

underside has many previous welding which is heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,949 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre showing signs of deteriation

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing signs of deteriation

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre showing signs of deteriation

Offside Rear Outer tyre showing signs of deteriation

Fail 8 Jul 2016 94,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre showing signs of deteriation

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall showing signs of deteriation

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre showing signs of deteriation

Offside Rear Outer tyre showing signs of deteriation

Pass 19 Jun 2015 94,607 miles

wheel trims fitted o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 23 Dec 2013 94,389 miles

front disces slightly corroded

under floor corrosion starting

Fail 17 Dec 2013 94,389 miles

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

under floor corrosion starting

Pass 23 May 2012 93,997 miles

front cross member corrosion starting

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slight corrosion

rear number plate need changing soon

Fail 23 May 2012 93,997 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front cross member corrosion starting

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slight corrosion

rear number plate need changing soon

Pass 3 Mar 2011 93,173 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f disces slightly worn

rear number plate need changing soon

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,280 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s front step rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f wheel binding slightly

rear number plate backing

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 71,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 71,762 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n/sdoor step area corroded.o/s floor to step area corroded.

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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G347 RFG is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G347 RFG, 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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G347 RFG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 December 1989.

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