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G63 GEP

1989 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

25,295 mi
Last recorded25,295 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG63 GEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,295 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes incorrectly fitted on calipers.

bumper loose o/s/f corner.

excess corrosion within 12 inches of rear fuel tank mounting bracket.

excess wear in front prop shaft uj.

excessive corrosion in rear cross member.

o/s battery insecure.

prop centre bearing u/s.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,768 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,768 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outter tyre walls have slight damage

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,371 miles

as first sheet/683071156258

Fail 8 Sep 2006 19,371 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front prop shaft u/j worn

handbrake travel

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode at rear

offside rear light lens damaged

prop shaft centre bearing collapsed

Fail 23 Aug 2006 19,141 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front prop-shaft u/j worn

handbrake travel

nearside rear inner sill starting to corrode at rear

offside rear light lens damaged

prop-shaft centre bearing mounting collapsed

Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

propshaft defective

Pass 30 Sep 2005 95,657 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 95,657 miles

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

n/s/r hub seal leaking onto brake shoes

Fail 19 Sep 2005 95,646 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

hand brake pivot pin sticking

n/s/r hub seal leaking

n/s/r outter wheel tyre wall cracking up

o/s/r door not securing shut held shut using rope

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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G63 GEP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 G63 GEP, 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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G63 GEP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 1989.

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