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G348 EOJ

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,519 mi
Last recorded58,519 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG348 EOJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 58,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 57,264 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 4,294 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 4,294 miles

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

Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,344 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 3,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 30,259 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 30,259 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 20,864 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014

Oil leak

nearside rear floor corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 7,830 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 7,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,900 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 99,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,503 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2011 98,503 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

o/s/r inner wheelarch corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,108 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 97,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,726 miles

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 EOJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

G348 EOJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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