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G748 KNW

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,406 mi
Last recorded54,406 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 KNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 54,406 miles

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2009 544,056 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front body to chasis retainer insecure

offside outer sill corroded

offside outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,354 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front body to chasis retainer insecure

offside outer sill corroded

offside outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,815 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 51,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

exhaust loose front pipe to manifold

fuel tank strap brocken replaced with rope

Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 50,101 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front fuel tank support corrided temp measure repaired

Pass 24 Sep 2005 48,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 48,138 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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G748 KNW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G748 KNW, 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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G748 KNW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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