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G708 YHN

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,476 mi
Last recorded60,476 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 YHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,476 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 60,473 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

throttle cable sticking slightly holding up rpm

Pass 21 Dec 2007 54,626 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 54,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 52,632 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 52,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,393 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 48,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YHN is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G708 YHN, 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 G708 YHN registered?

G708 YHN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G708 YHN safe to buy?

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