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G829 VPX

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,887 mi
Last recorded79,887 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG829 VPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 79,887 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 78,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 76,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 74,756 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,750 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing bumper support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside battery tray corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 74,078 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 74,027 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

condition of bonnet

heavy under seal to under body area

rusting to sills and rear x-member areas

Fail 23 May 2018 74,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/under sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

condition of bonnet

heavy under seal to under body area

rusting to sills and rear x-member areas

Pass 30 May 2017 72,985 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer & under sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Fail 30 May 2017 72,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall in cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear outer & under sill corroded and holed out of prescribed area

Pass 25 May 2016 72,591 miles

cond of bonnett

cond of drivers seat base

cond of fr exhaust flexi joint

heavy rust o/s outer sill

heavy rust rear x member

Pass 27 May 2015 72,464 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

very heavy rust in n/s/r outer sill & rear chassis x member

Pass 15 May 2014 72,059 miles

cond of bonnet

cond of both front seat bases

cond of front brake discs

cond of front exhaust flexi pipe

slight wear & play in steering rack & column

very heavy rust & repairs o/s/r x member

Pass 8 May 2013 68,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 68,361 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 63,675 miles

osf nsf outer seals corroded

Fail 14 May 2012 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

osf nsf outer seals corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 53,339 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

front brake discs slightly worn

offside wiper blade split

unable too see all front brake linings

Fail 6 May 2011 53,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside wiper blade split

unable too see all front brake linings

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,026 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

unable to see front brake linings

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,026 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

unable to see front brake linings

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 40,596 miles

front crossmember holed and corroded at radiator mounting area

tyres perrished but not split

Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,260 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,176 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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G829 VPX is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G829 VPX, 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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G829 VPX is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 November 1989.

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