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G757 CLJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,637 mi
Last recorded46,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG757 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 46,637 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 45,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 44,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 43,749 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 43,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over and o/s/f but not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

misifire

Fail 29 Nov 2021 43,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,133 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 40,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

overheating

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 28 Mar 2019 39,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

overheating

surface corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2018 39,990 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

overheating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,687 miles

battery warning light on on start-up

both front seats have side to side play

Fail 19 Apr 2017 39,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

battery warning light on on start-up

both front seats have side to side play

Pass 19 Apr 2016 37,976 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has air suspension bellow that does not inflate unable to see if it is connected

Fail 18 Apr 2016 37,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has air suspension bellow that does not inflate unable to see if it is connected

Pass 22 Apr 2015 37,329 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 37,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 36,322 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust hanger loose around pipe

rear suspension air bags low on air

Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,225 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,529 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 35,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,795 miles

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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G757 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G757 CLJ, 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 G757 CLJ registered?

G757 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 1989.

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