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G817 WAR

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,342 mi
Last recorded71,342 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 WAR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 71,342 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

n/s/f wheel bearing slity noice

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 66,754 miles

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 62,495 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 56,490 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 56,490 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

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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G817 WAR is a 1989 Ford Transit in White 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 G817 WAR, 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 G817 WAR registered?

G817 WAR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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