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G39 VMM

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,902 mi
Last recorded41,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 VMM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 41,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Axle seal has a slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 41,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Axle seal leaking not excessive

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 40,850 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 40,804 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering res low

Pass 28 Apr 2023 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle seal weeping

Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,657 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear axle seal weeping

Pass 5 Feb 2021 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 33,743 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 33,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 31,602 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,529 miles

Brake pedal repaired, but not inappropriately (3.3.A.6)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion front panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,953 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 27,953 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,726 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,726 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 25,345 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,410 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 21,430 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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G39 VMM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMM, 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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G39 VMM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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