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G79 VOT

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,999 mi
Last recorded70,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG79 VOT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,999 miles

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

Offside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front disc rusty

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,999 miles

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

front disc rusty

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear tail box rear mouting braking up

very small bulge on o/s/r inner tyre sie wall

Pass 11 Aug 2006 68,580 miles

Both battery trays corroded

N/s/f brake disc corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight grabbing from n/s/r brake

Slight play in o/s king pin

Unable to test rear load area , boarded out.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 68,580 miles

Both battery trays corroded

N/s/f brake disc corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight grabbing from n/s/r brake

Slight play in o/s king pin

Unable to test rear load area , boarded out.

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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G79 VOT is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G79 VOT, 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 G79 VOT registered?

G79 VOT is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is G79 VOT safe to buy?

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