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G726 XHK

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,551 mi
Last recorded22,551 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG726 XHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,551 miles

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

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

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

all rear tyres perished

battery tray ex.corroded and battery insecure

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroding

n/s/f cab sill area ex. corroded

nail in n/s/r outter tyre

no seat belts fitted for rear seat

rear of cab ex.corroded

tipper ram and hyd.pump/motor leaking

various points of corrosion along vehicle chassis

various points of ex.corrosion on tipper body

Fail 14 Nov 2008 22,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all rear tyres perished

battery tray ex.corroded and battery insecure

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroding

n/s/f cab sill area ex. corroded

nail in n/s/r outter tyre

no seat belts fitted for rear seat

rear of cab ex.corroded

tipper ram and hyd.pump/motor leaking

various points of corrosion along vehicle chassis

various points of ex.corrosion on tipper body

Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,453 miles

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

corrosion under rear seat erea

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,177 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 18,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

battery tray corroded

nail in tyre

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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G726 XHK is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G726 XHK, 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 G726 XHK registered?

G726 XHK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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