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G831 UTP

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2540cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,403 mi
Last recorded26,403 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG831 UTP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,540cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 26,403 miles

coolant leak

corrosion to front crossmember

headlamps on lower limits

offside mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2014 26,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

coolant leak

corrosion to front spring mounts

headlamp aims on lower limits

nearside rear outer tyre flat

Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,163 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to front and rear chassis, front and rear suspension mounts, front crossmember

footbrake travel low

front brake discs badly corroded

offside rear body out riggers corroded through - not considered criteria

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 1 Jul 2010 26,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to front and rear chassis, front and rear suspension mounts, front crossmember

offside rear body out riggers corroded through - not considered criteria

Fail 4 Jun 2008 25,763 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FRONT AXLE AND SPRINGS RUSTY

REAR AXLE AND SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 10 Nov 2005 25,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 25,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G831 UTP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,540cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G831 UTP, 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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G831 UTP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 September 1989.

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