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G481 PRB

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

22,832 mi
Last recorded22,832 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 PRB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 22,832 miles

N/S and O/S rear helper spring cups deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced along chassis rail seam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S front crossmember outriggers corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light surface corrosion along front crossmember and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle is heavily undersealed throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2020 17,247 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 7 May 2019 15,361 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 15,361 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 14,125 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear helper spring lower seat corroded on axle

Pass 3 Jul 2017 12,157 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all under van heavily under sealed

Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,064 miles

offside roof marker light slight dim

underside of van heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2015 6,587 miles

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jul 2015 6,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel

signs of corrosion on exhaust system

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 3,319 miles

all rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,400 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 96,415 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 89,938 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,836 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,252 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 76,178 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 70,990 miles

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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G481 PRB is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G481 PRB, 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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G481 PRB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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