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G833 JPW

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,113 mi
Last recorded92,113 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 JPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,113 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

lots of welding repair to chassis

rear lighting board corroded

tipper bed corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,113 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

lots of welding repair to chassis

rear lighting board corroded

tipper bed corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011

lots of welding on chassis

nearside rear tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

rear lighting board corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

surface corrosion on front and rear spring hangers

tipper ram leaking

underside surface corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,383 miles

rear light board corroded

rear tyres spliting and perished

slight lift in nearside front king pin

underside surface corrosion

various welding repairs to chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2009 77,696 miles

heavy surface corrosion on chassis

sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2008 75,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2008 75,850 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2007 74,425 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,424 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 73,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 73,435 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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G833 JPW is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G833 JPW, 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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G833 JPW is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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