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G426 TDV

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

7,763 mi
Last recorded7,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG426 TDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 7,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 7,148 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 5,848 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 3,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,836 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 98,636 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 98,636 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,700 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 95,696 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chasis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 93,228 miles

The corrosion to the battery tray requires urgent attention

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,079 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 92,587 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,587 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

foot brake travel becoming excesive

Pass 1 Jun 2011 92,181 miles

Battery insecure

Has the cambelt ever been replaced?

Temperature gauge does not seem to work

Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

Has the cambelt ever been replaced?

Temperature gauge does not seem to work

Pass 7 Jun 2010 91,343 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 91,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 91,205 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 89,783 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,569 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,569 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G426 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G426 TDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G426 TDV registered?

G426 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 November 1989.

Is G426 TDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G426 TDV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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