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G656 LWF

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,847 mi
Last recorded58,847 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 LWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 58,778 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 579,274 miles

Oil leak

been welded all over heavley under sealed rusty underneath

Fail 13 May 2010 57,908 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

very rusty under neath

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,548 miles

ALL THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNIONS ARE CORRODING .

THE BOTH FRONT KING-PINS ARE SHOWING VERY SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

THE NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 55,485 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ALL THE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE UNIONS ARE CORRODING .

THE BOTH FRONT KING-PINS ARE SHOWING VERY SLIGHT PLAY/WEAR.

THE FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS ARE SHOWING SOME CORROSION.

THE NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 55,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

all rear metal brake pipe unions are corroding

dampness around all four injectors

front and rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2007 54,505 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 52,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G656 LWF is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G656 LWF, 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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G656 LWF is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 October 1989.

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