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G484 YVW

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,499 mi
Last recorded56,499 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 YVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2008 56,499 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

coolant leak

driuvers floor worn

drivers door step corroded

engine oil leak

n/s/ wiper split

n/s/f chassis metal bump stop holed

n/s/r inner tyre flat

propshaft centre bearing worn

propshaft certre bearing mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside front kingpin

underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2006 33,869 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 33,744 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (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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G484 YVW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G484 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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G484 YVW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 October 1989.

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