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G787 EVH

1989 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,233 mi
Last recorded80,233 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG787 EVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 80,233 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

BODY SECTION UNDERSIDE BADLY CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES

BOTH FRONT LOWER STEPS BADLY CORRODED/HOLED - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Battery insecure

Chassis badly rusted in various places

Engine oil leak

Front seat mountings rusted

O/S/F INNER WHEELARCH EXTENSIVE CORROSION - OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

O/s/f headlamp glass loose

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Rear body supports corroded/poor

Rear mudguards corroded/holed - poor

Rear panel badly corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Slight movement in n/s/f suspension unit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 80,173 miles

Chassis badly rusted in places

Engine oil leakage

N/s headlamp glass loose

BODY BADLY CORRODED/HOLED IN PLACES

Both outer sills corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s chassis section corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/f tyre wearimng on inner edge

Rear panel corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Slight corrosion at o/s/f seatbase mounting

Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,173 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

BODY BADLY CORRODED/HOLED IN PLACES

Both outer sills corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Chassis badly rusted in places

Engine oil leakage

N/s headlamp glass loose

O/s chassis section corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

O/s/f tyre wearimng on inner edge

Rear panel corroded/holed - outside prescribed area

Slight corrosion at o/s/f seatbase mounting

Pass 19 May 2009 77,306 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 75,993 miles

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 29 May 2008 75,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 74,705 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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G787 EVH is a 1989 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G787 EVH, 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 G787 EVH registered?

G787 EVH is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 1989.

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