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G636 GCX

1989 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG636 GCX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2018 85,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by front axle (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chaiss (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 4 Dec 2012 82,922 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion to front chassis on both sides

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 81,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 81,204 miles

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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 78,588 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 75,730 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 75,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 71,603 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 71,601 miles

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)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,315 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,969 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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G636 GCX is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G636 GCX, 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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G636 GCX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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