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G797 WEV

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 WEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,019 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 65,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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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G797 WEV is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G797 WEV, 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 G797 WEV registered?

G797 WEV is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 1989.

Is G797 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G797 WEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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