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G348 BLV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 BLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,193 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 67,916 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 67,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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G348 BLV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G348 BLV, 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 G348 BLV registered?

G348 BLV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G348 BLV safe to buy?

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