MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,325 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
chip in windscreen
play in steering rack ends
rear floor boarded out
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G398 ARL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G398 ARL, 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 G398 ARL registered?
G398 ARL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 September 1989.
Is G398 ARL safe to buy?
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