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G439 TDV

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,560 mi
Last recorded92,560 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 TDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,560 miles

0/s+n/s/r tyres wearing thin on edges.

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

minor leaks around centre/rear +manifold/downpipe joints.

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever starting to seize up.

n/s/r loading door corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s/r chassis leg holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s+n/s bottom ball joints.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms close to acceptable limits.

rear valance/cross member/chassis legs corroding.

Fail 27 Nov 2007 92,524 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0/s+n/s/r tyres wearing thin on edges.

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f tyre walls not to chords yet.

minor leaks around centre/rear +manifold/downpipe joints.

n/s/r handbrake cable/lever starting to seize up.

n/s/r loading door corroding/deteriorating.

o/s+n/s/r brake starting to bind.

o/s/r chassis leg holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

play in o/s+n/s bottom ball joints.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms close to acceptable limits.

rear valance/cross member/chassis legs corroding.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 89,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear shock absorber dust covers corroding badly.

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

damage to n/s/f tyre wall not to chords.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front+centre exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

handbrake cable/levers starting to sieze up.

joint between manifold/down pipe joint leaking.

n/s/r metal brake pipe into load valve corroding.

oil leak.

play in o/s+n/s steering rack arms.

rear floor pans/chassis legs/valance/outriggers corroding badly.

rear valance/cross members holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 84,744 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 84,744 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

inner sills/outer body work corroding.

rear chassis legs corroding badly.

rear cross member/rear valance corroding.

rear outriggers corroding .

spring mounting areas corroding.

unable to see condition of front brake pads.

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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G439 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G439 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.

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G439 TDV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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