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G776 OYJ

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

10,561 mi
Last recorded10,561 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG776 OYJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 10,561 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,121 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 9,117 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember x3 (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 9,014 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 9,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 8,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked,offside wiper blade 22" and nearside wiper blade 19"

Nearside battery slightly loose

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

lift in offside and near side king pins

Fail 27 Oct 2015 8,278 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked,offside wiper blade 22" and nearside wiper blade 19"

Nearside battery slightly loose

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside washer jet 50% working

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

lift in offside and near side king pins

Fail 30 Sep 2015 8,277 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

chassis in very poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2014 6,852 miles

considerable corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear brakes fluctuate considerably

rubber suspension bushes generally deteriorating

some lift in kingpins

some play across steering

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 15 Sep 2014 6,817 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

considerable corrosion under vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

rear brakes fluctuate considerably

rubber suspension bushes generally deteriorating

some lift in kingpins

some play across steering

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,041 miles

chassis rails corroded

considerable corrosion to vehicle

considerable lift in king pins

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front seats "loose"

front seats slightly loose

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

leafspring hangers corroded

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

some play across steering

suspension bushes generally worn / perished

Fail 26 Sep 2013 6,015 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

chassis rails corroded

considerable corrosion to vehicle

considerable lift in king pins

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front seats "loose"

front seats slightly loose

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

leafspring hangers corroded

some play across steering

suspension bushes generally worn / perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 5,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

batteries insecure

brake discs corroded

chassis plate not fitted to vehicle

considerable lift in king pins

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine / gearbox area oily

front seats slightly loose

leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

nearside parking brake weaker

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

rear brakes judder slightly

slight inbalance of front brakes

some corrosion under vehicle

some horizontal play in nearside king pin

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

washers could be better

Fail 25 Jul 2012 5,915 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

batteries insecure

brake discs corroded

chassis plate not fitted to vehicle

considerable lift in king pins

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine / gearbox area oily

front seats slightly loose

leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorating

nearside parking brake weaker

rear brakes give slightly fluctuating readings

some corrosion under vehicle

some horizontal play in nearside king pin

superficial structure of vehicle deteriorated

washers could be better

Pass 10 Aug 2011 5,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all leaf springs shackle bushes deteriorating

considerable vertical play in n/s king pin

front brake discs deteriorating

front flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

front seats slightly loose

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight noise from o/s front wheelbearing

Fail 2 Aug 2011 5,702 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

slight imbalance of front brakes

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all leaf springs shackle bushes deteriorating

considerable vertical play in n/s king pin

front brake discs deteriorating

front flexi brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

front seats slightly loose

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

slight noise from o/s front wheelbearing

Pass 3 Aug 2010 4,119 miles

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

chassis sections considerably corroded near rear suspension areas

considerable corrosion to chassis etc.

considerable lift in offside kingpin

front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

front seats slightly "loose"

fuel cap seal could be better

nearside rear brakes weaker than offside

power steering pump belt slack

signs of power steering fluid leaking from hoses / reservoir pump etc.

steering slightly stiff

welded repair to front spring front hangers could be better

Fail 2 Jul 2010 4,107 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

considerable vertical lift in n/s king pin

front brake hoses ferrules corroded

front seats slightly loose

n/s rear brakes weaker

Pass 22 Jul 2009 3,502 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front seats loose by design

fuel filler cap could be better

parking brake lever slightly loose

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in king pins

Fail 10 Jul 2009 3,487 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front seats loose by design

fuel filler cap could be better

parking brake lever slightly loose

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play in king pins

Pass 27 Jun 2008 1,865 miles

considerable lift in kingpins

front flexi brakes hose ferrules corroded

front spring shackles bushes deteriorating

nearside headlamp loose

nearside rear brake binding slightly

signs of fluid leaking from steering box area

slight inbalance of mildly fluctuating rear brakes

some damage to front of vehicle

some welded repair to front chassis sections

Fail 18 Jun 2008 1,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

some damage to front of vehicle

considerable lift in kingpins

front flexi brakes hose ferrules corroded

front spring shackles bushes deteriorating

signs of fluid leaking from steering box area

some welded repair to front chassis sections

Pass 23 Apr 2007 1,184 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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G776 OYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 G776 OYJ, 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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G776 OYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 August 1989.

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