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G648 NMB

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG648 NMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,899 miles

Some none structural areas of body are corroded but not likely to cause injury

Pass 21 Jul 2025 84,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 83,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint in axle end has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 81,102 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some corroded areas on body but no sharp edges (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 79,118 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively gearbox output (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 77,410 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,730 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 76,730 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,479 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,179 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 58,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 49,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 38,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,672 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,163 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,988 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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G648 NMB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G648 NMB, 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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G648 NMB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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