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G669 TFW

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

605 mi
Last recorded605 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG669 TFW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 605 miles

exhaust held up by rope

n/s and o/s door step inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear front leaf spring moutning corroded, a plate has been welded but unable too check from top side.

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner back panel corroded

o/s/r ouuter rigger corroded

o/s/r wheel house corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2010 605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust held up by rope

n/s and o/s door step inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear front leaf spring moutning corroded, a plate has been welded but unable too check from top side.

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner back panel corroded

o/s/r ouuter rigger corroded

o/s/r wheel house corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 97,200 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 97,200 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 92,855 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 92,838 miles

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,800 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,799 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

windscreen lightly scratched from previously defective wipers

Pass 4 Aug 2005 91,204 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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G669 TFW is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G669 TFW, 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 G669 TFW registered?

G669 TFW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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