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G434 XVX

1989 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG434 XVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 6,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 5,201 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 4,063 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 2,683 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,708 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 98,910 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,799 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 97,806 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 97,320 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Off side front bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2006 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Off side front bumper insecure

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 May 2006 96,858 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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G434 XVX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G434 XVX, 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 G434 XVX registered?

G434 XVX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G434 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G434 XVX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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