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G383 XLN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,603 mi
Last recorded86,603 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 XLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,597 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 86,586 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,568 miles

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 85,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,061 miles

Off side front chassis bump stop has some corrosion.

Off side rear brake has slight bind/tight.

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 85,013 miles

offside outer sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside front door step, offside outer lower sill, rear panel/valance corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,066 miles

Back panel/crossmember weak with corrosion but not within a prescribed area.

Slight corrosion on both sides front brake discs friction surfaces.

Toe bar removed.

slight wear/movement in both sides front suspension kingpin thrust washers.

Fail 24 Jan 2011 84,064 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Slight corrosion on both sides front brake discs friction surfaces.

slight wear/movement in both sides front suspension kingpin thrust washers.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,428 miles

oil leak at rear of gear box

slight movement in both king pin thrust washers

Pass 30 Jan 2009 83,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in both front king pin thust washers.

slight noise from n/s/f huh bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,423 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear crossmember/panel holed with corrosion.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 82,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear crossmember/panel holed with corrosion.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,583 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in both king pin thrust washers

Fail 15 Feb 2007 81,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in both king pin thrust washers

Pass 27 Feb 2006 81,136 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 81,053 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.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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G383 XLN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G383 XLN, 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 G383 XLN registered?

G383 XLN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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