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G582 RKP

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,147 mi
Last recorded69,147 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG582 RKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,147 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 68,972 miles

lower steering uj has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2011 68,970 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

lower steering uj has slight play

Pass 23 Apr 2010 67,164 miles

anti slip rubber worn

HEAVY corrosion to front floor pans and poor repairs to floor

HEAVY corrosion to hole in offside front step not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrsion and hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer sills,both rear out riggers,and rear floor pans

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill not within prescribed areas

drivers seat slightly loose in floor

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

slight play in lower steering uj

underbody metal work corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 67,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HEAVY corrosion to front floor pans and poor repairs to floor

HEAVY corrosion to hole in offside front step not within prescribed areas

HEAVY corrsion and hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch not within prescribed areas

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

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

anti slip rubber worn

corrosion to both rear outer sills,both rear out riggers,and rear floor pans

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill not within prescribed areas

drivers seat slightly loose in floor

offside front tyre HEAVILY perished and cracked and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

slight play in lower steering uj

underbody metal work corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,459 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,455 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 64,427 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

driver door poor condition (corrosion)

drivers footwell starting to corrode

osf nsf and nsr tyres badly perished

rear number plate deteriorating

wiper motor soon requires attention

Pass 21 Sep 2007 63,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 63,464 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear 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)

gearbox securing bolts missing

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Aug 2006 60,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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G582 RKP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G582 RKP, 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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G582 RKP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 December 1989.

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