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G608 XRW

1989 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,616 mi
Last recorded3,616 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 XRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 3,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 3,492 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 1,999 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 1,982 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,190 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,823 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 96,776 miles

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 91,450 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 91,446 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 88,255 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 88,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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G608 XRW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G608 XRW, 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 G608 XRW registered?

G608 XRW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 1989.

Is G608 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G608 XRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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