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G647 YVN

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,951 mi
Last recorded52,951 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 YVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 52,951 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 52,921 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 52,694 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,408 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,946 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,610 miles

near side front door mirror cracked

Fail 30 Mar 2011 51,599 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

near side front door mirror cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,868 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,283 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 47,275 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

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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G647 YVN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G647 YVN, 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 G647 YVN registered?

G647 YVN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G647 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G647 YVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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