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G541 VTL

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,286 mi
Last recorded18,286 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 VTL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 18,286 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jun 2016 14,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 14,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to step (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill and behind box section (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2015 9,479 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 9,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 4,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 4,060 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 192 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 97,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 96,698 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 95,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

propshft bearing as slight play

Pass 15 May 2008 93,111 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 91,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 89,886 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 89,886 miles

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

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

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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G541 VTL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel 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 G541 VTL, 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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G541 VTL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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