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G649 XAD

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

37,021 mi
Last recorded37,021 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 XAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 37,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 37,021 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high for test adjusted (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear sleeve (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/R14 C 99/97 N 6.P.R (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion top of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/R14 C 99/97 N 6.P.R (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Oil sump pan corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,859 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2016 36,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2015 36,791 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN BADLY CORRODED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 14 Aug 2014 36,714 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 36,712 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS BADLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,644 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,416 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion througth out under side

Fail 29 Aug 2012 35,416 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion througth out under side

Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion thougth out

Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,184 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

surface corroison thougth out

Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,091 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 35,091 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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,836 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,826 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,662 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres cracking

under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2006 33,557 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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G649 XAD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G649 XAD, 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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G649 XAD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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