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G58 CPE

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,752 mi
Last recorded1,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG58 CPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 1,752 miles

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded slightly

n/s/f inner step corroded. not pa areas

Fail 24 Jun 2016 1,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working running light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

chassis corroded slightly

n/s/f inner step corroded. not pa areas

Fail 6 May 2016 1,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement both front lower through spring eye (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance tape (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis full length between spring and x member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

body mounts corroding

o/s/f and o/s/r/o tyres perishing

prop centre bearing play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 226,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 210,908 miles

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

nearside wiper split

Fail 14 Aug 2013 210,883 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 191,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 174,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 158,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,179 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,191 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 83,040 miles

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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G58 CPE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G58 CPE, 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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What year was G58 CPE registered?

G58 CPE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G58 CPE safe to buy?

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