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G774 LAK

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 LAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,814 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,190 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,560 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,807 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 65,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,011 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,801 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 106,376 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,532 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine idle speed high

handbrake mechanism spring incomplete

oil leak

rear wheel arch bracket damaged, advise to re secure bracket

Fail 15 Jul 2009 62,531 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine idle speed high

handbrake mechanism spring incomplete

n/s/r inner wheel missing

oil leak

rear wheel arch bracket damaged, advise to re secure bracket

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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G774 LAK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G774 LAK, 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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G774 LAK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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