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G696 OYJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,305 mi
Last recorded66,305 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 OYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 66,305 miles

LOW HEAD LIGHT IMAGE

OLD UNDER BODY REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Fail 18 Oct 2021 66,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

LOW HEAD LIGHT IMAGE

OLD UNDER BODY REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,610 miles

OLD UNDER BODY REPAIRS , HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

POOR IMAGE TO BOTH HEAD LIGHTS

Fail 30 Oct 2020 64,574 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL, LOOK SPLIT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

OLD UNDER BODY REPAIRS , HEAVILY UNDER SEALED

POOR IMAGE TO BOTH HEAD LIGHTS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SLIGHT NOTCHEY FEELING WHEN STEERING IS TURNED FROM THE ROAD WHEELS

Pass 17 May 2019 60,362 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 57,440 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 54,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 52,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,167 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x-member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer body sill corroded

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,952 miles

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

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

bonnet is a little insecure

drivers outer door handle very stiff.

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 50,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

bonnet is a little insecure

drivers outer door handle very stiff.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,900 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 47,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers seat mounted on wood

Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers seat mounted on wood

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,271 miles

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

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

both front tyrew worn on outer walls

Fail 27 Jul 2011 47,270 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer side walls

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,364 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 27 Jul 2010 46,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 20 May 2009 43,497 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 41,146 miles

Both Front Tyres Perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,985 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,080 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 38,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G696 OYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G696 OYJ, 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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G696 OYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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