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G642 TYK

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

302,946 mi
Last recorded302,946 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG642 TYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 302,946 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

brake pipe feralls corroded

hazard switch faulty o.k at time of test.

heavy weld repaires to rear floor from inside n/s

n/s/r sill rusted through out side prescribed area.

noise from rear wheels suspect rear diff or possible wheel bearings recomend investigation.

pin holes in centre exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 302,946 miles

brake pipe feralls corroded

hazard switch faulty o.k at time of test.

heavy weld repaires to rear floor from inside n/s

n/s/r sill rusted through out side prescribed area.

noise from rear wheels suspect rear diff or possible wheel bearings recomend investigation.

pin holes in centre exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat base worn

heavy corrosion to rear doors

osf wheel arche has slight corrosion to it

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread and slightly perished

corrosion to nsr inner arch

heavy corrosdion to both rear arches and slight corrosion to both front

Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread and slightly perished

corrosion to nsr inner arch

heavy corrosdion to both rear arches and slight corrosion to both front

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,180 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 5 Sep 2008 26,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil dampness to engine

surface corrosion to under body in places repairs been made

Fail 5 Sep 2007 21,479 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil dampness to engine

suface corrions to under body in places repairs been made

Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,252 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil dampness to engine

Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and getting low on tread

oil dampness to engine

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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G642 TYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G642 TYK, 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 G642 TYK registered?

G642 TYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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