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G39 MGK

1989 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 MGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 29,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 29,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,244 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play detected in offside of steering rack but not considered excessive

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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G39 MGK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G39 MGK, 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 G39 MGK registered?

G39 MGK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G39 MGK safe to buy?

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