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G588 WME

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

5,748 mi
Last recorded5,748 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 WME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,748 miles

CO level weak

both front tyres wearing edges

brake pipes corroding

corrosion to chassis and suspension mounts

fluctuation on rear brakes

front brake discs corroded

front number plate deteriorating

lift in king pins

Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,734 miles

CO level weak

corosion to offside front spring mount and to crossmember

front braker discs corroded

lift in nearside and offside kingpins

Fail 29 Oct 2008 5,734 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlamps slight loose

corrosion to offside front spring mount

lift in offside kingpin

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,690 miles

both front brake slight bind

headlamps loose on mounts - secure and patterns not affected

lift in offside kingpin

minor exhaust leak (downpipe to centre joint)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 5,690 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

corrsoion to chassis rails, wheelarches and spring mounts

fluctuation and inbalance on rear brakes

lift in offside king-pin

neadlamps slight loose on mountings - secure and patterns not affected

nearside and offside rear leaf sring bushes perishing and splitting

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside mirror head damaged

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre wearing edge

slight roughness in steering

Pass 26 Jun 2006 5,275 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 5,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G588 WME is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G588 WME, 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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G588 WME is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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