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G747 HFV

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,018 mi
Last recorded11,018 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG747 HFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 11,018 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 11,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 10,971 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 10,971 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 8,446 miles

header tank cap missing

Fail 10 Aug 2010 8,442 miles

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

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

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

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

header tank cap missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 5,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 5,097 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 4,834 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 4,834 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S FRONT TYRE UNDERINFLATED

TANK STRAPS LOOSE

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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G747 HFV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G747 HFV, 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 G747 HFV registered?

G747 HFV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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