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G393 DPA

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,246 mi
Last recorded38,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 DPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,246 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 37,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

over heating

Fail 1 Aug 2016 37,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

over heating

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,010 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screen has damage lower edge

Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,981 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screen has damage lower edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 32,134 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

screen damaged at lower edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,051 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 26,832 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 20,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,334 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front crossmember h/s/corrosion.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,309 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 13,906 miles

screen damage just out side sweep

Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,526 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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G393 DPA is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G393 DPA, 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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G393 DPA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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