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G708 PGD

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

46,328 mi
Last recorded46,328 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 PGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 46,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom and marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 45,665 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 45,225 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 44,710 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre outer edge & slight cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 44,710 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front of rear spring bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger/crossmember rear of bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated dash lights inop (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible U-bolts broken (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front of rear spring bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,170 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 41,792 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen marked za and xb small crack at bottom of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,178 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 39,245 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to all of underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,244 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill - s points (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion corrosion to all of underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,240 miles

excessive welding through out underside of vehicle

handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,153 miles

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

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

excessive welding to chassis front and rear crossmember and all out rigers

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,158 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

excessive welding to chassis front x member rear x member all out rigers

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,000 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rack end

o/s rack end

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,561 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,695 miles

excessive welding throughout vehicle

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,438 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 24,438 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,104 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 23,103 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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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G708 PGD is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G708 PGD, 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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G708 PGD is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 1989.

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The MOT history for G708 PGD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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