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G393 MTV

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 MTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2018 86,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis near lower suspension arm (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member spring hangars (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced no locking (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,204 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 80,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 80,198 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front o/s and n/s wheel offset different to rear

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2010 77,875 miles

slight corrosion on radiator

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills previous signs of repairs

engine oil leak very slight

front suspension slight corrosion

n/s/r handbrake cable starting to crack on outer casing

o/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish ,n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

passenger seat slight play

slight corrosion on both battery trays

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on rear axle and rear suspension components

spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

various marks and scratches

Fail 24 Aug 2010 77,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak very slight

front suspension slight corrosion

n/s/r handbrake cable starting to crack on outer casing

o/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish ,n/s/r tyre starting to perrish

passenger seat slight play

slight corrosion on both battery trays

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills previous signs of repairs

slight corrosion on radiator

slight corrosion on rear axle and rear suspension components

spare wheel carrier slightly corroded

various marks and scratches

Pass 27 Aug 2009 76,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres slight run out

Fail 21 Aug 2009 76,891 miles

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres slight run out

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,624 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 76,605 miles

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

center mtg about to fail. exhaust loose at manifold

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 75,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2007 75,045 miles

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 73,891 miles

corrosion on both front wishbones,o/side is heavey

corrosion starting on wheel arches

slight freeplay in o/side rear hub

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 MTV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G393 MTV, 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 MTV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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