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G674 LHE

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,907 mi
Last recorded42,907 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG674 LHE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 42,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,323 miles

Nearside Front Chassis strengthening plate split

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint play - very close to failure limit

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake effort low. Just good enough to pass test

Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,307 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing Split pin missing and bolt requires tightening up - washer loose (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Chassis strengthening plate split

Nearside Front Inner rack joint slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint play - very close to failure limit

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear service brake effort low. Just good enough to pass test

Fail 7 Aug 2017 42,186 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 32 % (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play on inner rack joints

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,341 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

extensive welding repairs undersills and under wing areas

hard corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,292 miles

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

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

corrosion to inner sills offside and nearside inner sills

Fail 26 May 2015 39,292 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to inner sills offside and nearside inner sills

Pass 11 May 2013 35,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,766 miles

surface rust to body and underside

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,766 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

surface rust to body and underside

Pass 14 May 2011 30,227 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 26,145 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,752 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 21,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 17,428 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 17,428 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front s/a weak, both front brake discs rusted. front to rear metal brake pipe rusted. exhaust blowing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,178 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 15,174 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2006 15,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 15,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 15,154 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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G674 LHE is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G674 LHE, 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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G674 LHE is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 December 1989.

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