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G428 LWB

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,978 mi
Last recorded54,978 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG428 LWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 54,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,003 miles

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

off side front tyre wall is slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2013 53,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,744 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 52,744 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,921 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 50,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,022 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs slightly warped

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 45,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,733 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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G428 LWB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G428 LWB, 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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G428 LWB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 November 1989.

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