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G397 FVV

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,519 mi
Last recorded31,519 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 FVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 31,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner slight corrosion forming nr, steering box

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,519 miles

Offside Rear leaf spring misaligned

Fail 7 Sep 2019 31,519 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlights (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of cab floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring misaligned

Offside Rear side marker out

Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,519 miles

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

nsr side marker out

transmission fluid leak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 31,519 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

nsr side marker out

transmission fluid leak

Pass 13 Sep 2015 31,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2015 31,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,522 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,197 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 28,197 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,481 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 24,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 22,359 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 21,857 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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G397 FVV is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G397 FVV, 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 G397 FVV registered?

G397 FVV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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