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G382 VFB

1989 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,976 mi
Last recorded158,976 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG382 VFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 158,976 miles

Offside front chassis previous welding repairs

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,280 miles

ADVISORY UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 152,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISORY UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 140,729 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes have heavy coat of paint unable to inspect

Pass 28 Sep 2010 14,032 miles

vehicle has had extensive welding work done and in my opinion it is in an advaced state of corrossion it is also heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Mar 2010 23,784 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

SUME PARTS OFF CHASSISE REPAIRED WITH WRONG GAGE METTLE NOT WELDED ALL THE WAY ROUND

Pass 22 Feb 2008 23,302 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 23,300 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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G382 VFB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G382 VFB, 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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G382 VFB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 December 1989.

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