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G483 YJM

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG483 YJM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2014 74,751 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

centre of front chassis crossmember corroded, but outside of prescribed area

nearside rear outer sill corroded but outside prescribed area

offside front tyre outer walls cracked but not exposing cords of tyre

rear view mirror not present

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,729 miles

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

both front wheel arches corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,665 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,665 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,655 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 74,655 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,585 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 74,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

rear view mirror insecure - not obligatory mirror

offside front brake disc badly corroded at join of hub

Pass 20 Mar 2008 74,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,220 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,111 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 74,111 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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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G483 YJM is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G483 YJM, 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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G483 YJM is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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