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G781 RDB

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

61,959 mi
Last recorded61,959 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG781 RDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 61,959 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Fail 13 May 2008 59,351 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

centre propshaft bolt insecure

Pass 13 May 2008 59,351 miles

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

centre propshaft bolt insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2006 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 54,250 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 54,240 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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G781 RDB is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G781 RDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G781 RDB registered?

G781 RDB is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G781 RDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G781 RDB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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