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G431 GNH

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,663 mi
Last recorded43,663 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG431 GNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,663 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 39,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 32,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 17 Nov 2021 28,015 miles

Compressor prop.shaft coupling breaking up

Offside Front step front edge corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,749 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside sill corroded outside prescribed areas.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring front mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 23,023 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint on prop-shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 17,567 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,148 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 7,622 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 2,664 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly and getting low.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,120 miles

Nearside rear floor & inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 3 May 2013 90,352 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 90,347 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,728 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 70,718 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,622 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 46,696 miles

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

Nearside battery slightly in secure

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 32,565 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 32,565 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 7,539 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 7,537 miles

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

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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G431 GNH is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G431 GNH, 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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G431 GNH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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