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G601 SSP

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,018 mi
Last recorded161,018 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG601 SSP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 161,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front cross member corroded and holed not within prescribed area

general corrosion to chassis, sills, cross members and floor

nearside headlamp lense damaged

offside rear wheel arch to inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,676 miles

general corrosion to front chassis and x member

general corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, and wheel arches

Fail 22 Aug 2014 145,676 miles

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

general corrosion to front chassis and x member

general corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, and wheel arches

Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

general corrosion to floor, chassis and sills

Fail 29 Aug 2013 13,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

general corrosion to floor, chassis and sills

Pass 18 Sep 2012 12,145 miles

Oil leak

floor, chassis corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2012 12,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

floor, chassis corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 10,915 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 10,905 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advanced corrosion on and around floor chassis and sills and in and around rear offside inner wheel arch

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,595 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes greased

early corrosion to drivers door step

early corrosion to rear o/s chassis back outrigger section

early corrosion to rear of both rear spring hangers

f/o/s/ inner brake pad low

long handbrake travel

n/s/rear outer tyre cracking on outer wall

o/s/ rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear n/s sill section corroded badly on inner skirt

slight lift in o/s & n/s front king pins

Pass 20 Jul 2009 6,129 miles

drivers seat belt webbing fraying on edges

engine oil level just above minimum

light cracking on n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

n/s/r spring slight out of alignment

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight "lift" in n/s king pin

some play in n/s/f shock absorber - bottom bush. advise check regularly for further wear

Fail 20 Jul 2009 6,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

drivers seat belt webbing fraying on edges

engine oil level just above minimum

light cracking on n/s/r outer tyre sidewall

n/s/r spring slight out of alignment

o/s washer jet partially blocked

slight "lift" in n/s king pin

some play in n/s/f shock absorber - bottom bush. advise check regularly for further wear

Pass 19 Aug 2008 98,730 miles

heavy corrosion and pinhole on exhaust front pipe

heavy surface corrosion on o/s battery tray

holes and corrosion along o/s inner and outer mid sill section

slight damage to o/s and n/s seat belt webbings i.e. fraying on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2008 98,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy corrosion and pinhole on exhaust front pipe

heavy surface corrosion on o/s battery tray

holes and corrosion along o/s inner and outer mid sill section

slight damage to o/s and n/s seat belt webbings i.e. fraying on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,884 miles

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

n/s/r spring - slight out of alignment

nail in n/s/r inner tyre - n/s/r inner tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight "blow" at exhaust centre joint

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,884 miles

n/s/r spring - slight out of alignment

nail in n/s/r inner tyre - n/s/r inner tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight "blow" at exhaust centre joint

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

surface corrosion on o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,727 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 94,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

dampness around n/s/r back plate (suspect gear oil)

hole and corrosion at n/s mid sill and n/s front sill

n/s/r spring slight out of alinement

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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G601 SSP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G601 SSP, 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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G601 SSP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1989.

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