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G52 OAL

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,109 mi
Last recorded83,109 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG52 OAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 83,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Rear axle designed for twin wheels either side, vehicle has been modified to accomodate only a singel wheel either side. In my opinion the modification is not sufficient to support the weight of the vehicle.

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 May 2013 83,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear axle designed for twin wheels either side, vehicle has been modified to accomodate only a singel wheel either side. In my opinion the modification is not sufficient to support the weight of the vehicle.

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 May 2012 73,282 miles

slight wear king pins

slight wear s/column top bush

Fail 3 May 2012 73,276 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear king pins

slight wear s/column top bush

battery insecure

wireing chaffing at steering coupling

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,437 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r leaf sping clamp not in correct position

Fail 8 Apr 2010 59,551 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

20575x14 x2 rear and 19575x14 x2 front

Battery insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2010 59,378 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake pads unable to assess in full

park brake cable becomeing poor

underslung rear axle arangement

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,070 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

chassis number to offside taped over

nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area

poorly routed wiring and fuel lines

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in top steering column bush

some rust to offside front chassis leg

steering box damp

battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut

Fail 2 Apr 2009 54,070 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

chassis number to offside taped over

nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

offside front seatbelt slow to recoil

poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area

poorly routed wiring and fuel lines

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in top steering column bush

some rust to offside front chassis leg

steering box damp

battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut

Fail 26 Mar 2009 54,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

chassis number to offside taped over

nearside and offside front spring bushes slightly perished

nearside front seatbelt slow to recoil

poor welding repairs to offside sill and inner arch area

poorly routed wiring and fuel lines

slight play in nearside and offside front kingpins

slight play in top steering column bush

some rust to offside front chassis leg

steering box damp

battery insecure and possibly touching bonnet when shut

Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 48,620 miles

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

battery insecure

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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G52 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G52 OAL, 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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G52 OAL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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