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G527 VAR

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,160 mi
Last recorded35,160 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG527 VAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,160 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 34,559 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

o/s chassie coroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,559 miles

o/s chassie coroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,933 miles

o/s chassie corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2014 32,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s chassie corroding

Fail 11 Apr 2013 32,272 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s chassie corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 32,272 miles

o/s chassie corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,818 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,564 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,125 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 29,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,975 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 24,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,662 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 22,659 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,219 miles

slight wear insteering link u/j from steering column to rack and pinion

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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G527 VAR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G527 VAR, 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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G527 VAR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G527 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G527 VAR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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