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G42 YLL

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,764 mi
Last recorded46,764 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 YLL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,764 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap missing

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 6 Nov 2007 46,764 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

drivers door check strap missing

nearside mirror missing

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,052 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 45,052 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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G42 YLL is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G42 YLL, 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 G42 YLL registered?

G42 YLL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1989.

Is G42 YLL safe to buy?

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