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G464 YVW

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,956 mi
Last recorded75,956 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG464 YVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,956 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 75,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,925 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Blue smoke emited from exhaust but not to excess

Handbrake travel high

Oil leak

Slight corrosion on front disc

Wiper poor clearance

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,995 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel arches corrorded

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight rear brake judder

Fail 22 Jun 2009 72,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Slight rear brake judder

Pass 10 Apr 2008 68,658 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 68,658 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer sill by door step corroded but not within any brake/steering point etc

Rear differental noisy when rear wheels are spun

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

endine smokes at idle but within co2 and hc requirements

Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine smokes at idle but within co2 and hc requirements

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,154 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 60,920 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G464 YVW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G464 YVW, 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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G464 YVW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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