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G741 OTO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

1,719 mi
Last recorded1,719 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 OTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 1,719 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underseal underneath

Pass 7 Apr 2025 1,706 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 1,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting DOORSTEP TO JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER DOOR STEP TO JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 1,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle damp

Fail 6 Feb 2024 1,672 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease and under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle damp

Pass 13 Feb 2023 1,614 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

under body corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 1,614 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

under body corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 1,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal everywhere undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 1 Feb 2022 1,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal everywhere undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Feb 2021 1,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 1,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 1,028 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 1,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 795 miles

previous extensive welding carried out

Fail 17 Jan 2019 788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

previous extensive welding carried out

Pass 6 Feb 2018 488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,332 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,148 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,589 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 5 Nov 2014 121,381 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

grease on brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2014 98,347 miles

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

Offside Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,416 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

grease on all brake pipes

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,416 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion in all 4 wheel arches, but more than 30cm from structural components

grease on all brake pipes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 97,354 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed making inspection difficult

Pass 21 May 2010 97,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakecallipers corroded

front door pillarscorroded

lift in o/sfront king pin

o/s n/s front chassis rails corroded

o/s n/s front w/ arches corroded

o/s n/s inne and outer sills corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 97,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brakecallipers corroded

front door pillarscorroded

lift in o/sfront king pin

o/s n/s front chassis rails corroded

o/s n/s front w/ arches corroded

o/s n/s inne and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 May 2009 97,024 miles

rear no plate faded front brake calipers corroded exaust corroded n/s front w/ arch corroded inner sills corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 96,420 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 96,420 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR IN FRIST DRAG LINK END, FLOORS TO SILLS CORRODED, EXHAUST CORRODED.

Pass 25 May 2007 95,901 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN KING PINS(FRONT)

Pass 26 May 2006 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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G741 OTO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 G741 OTO, 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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G741 OTO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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