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G841 BPA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 BPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

battery trays heavily corroded

nearside front inner/outer sill damaged

rear leaf spring mounting areas corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2022 85,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front suspension components corroded

battery trays heavily corroded

nearside front inner/outer sill damaged

rear leaf spring mounting areas corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,419 miles

suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Front nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail and front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Front nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 85,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

exhaust rubbers pershing

exhaust system corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,932 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak ()

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside engine mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 82,569 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre propshaft bearing worn

nearside front chassis corroded

nearside rear light lens cracked

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

rear leaf spring rubbers perished

shock absorbers weak

Pass 19 May 2015 81,389 miles

Passenger seat belt slight damage

gearbox housing weeping

near side front and off side front metal to flexi pipe surface corrosion

nsf / osf lower arm bushes perrishing

Fail 11 May 2015 81,389 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Passenger seat belt slight damage

gearbox housing weeping

near side front and off side front metal to flexi pipe surface corrosion

nsf / osf lower arm bushes perrishing

Pass 29 May 2014 80,469 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 80,461 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 79,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 74,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 72,271 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,902 miles

oil on nearside rear hub from axle seal

wear to front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Mar 2006 64,816 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all rear leaf spring and shackle bushes worn but not to excess at present

heavy diff oil leak from nearside rear brake area but not on brakes at present

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge but not to excess at present 195R14C

offside front door step corrded but not within perscribed area

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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G841 BPA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 G841 BPA, 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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G841 BPA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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