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G841 PYJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

18,675 mi
Last recorded18,675 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 18,675 miles

chip on front screen

Fail 21 Sep 2021 18,650 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember on both sides near chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting qauter panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken and adrift (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 11,227 miles

Offside Rear inner chasis corroded but not in a structual area

Fail 17 Sep 2020 11,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner chasis corroded but not in a structual area

Pass 23 Sep 2019 6,068 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 6,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 5,507 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 4,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 3,251 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 3,251 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 1,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front chassis has some corrosion

front discs scored

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slam panel slightly corroded

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

slight visual smoke

Fail 26 Oct 2015 1,577 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside centre outer sill corroded but not withen 30cm of eny mounts

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer wheel arches corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

front chassis has some corrosion

front discs scored

oil leak

slam panel slightly corroded

slight visual smoke

Pass 4 Jul 2014 99,945 miles

corrosion both rear leaf/ front mounts inner sills, not a load bearing member/ support panneling.

n/s battery fur around the outside, recommend battery health check.

o/s battery slightly loose, not insecure.

screen cracks, below limits.

slight play both front track rod ends and wheel bearings, recommend inspection.

Fail 4 Jul 2014 99,945 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

corrosion both rear leaf/ front mounts inner sills, not a load bearing member/ support panneling.

n/s battery fur around the outside, recommend battery health check.

o/s battery slightly loose, not insecure.

screen cracks, below limits.

slight play both front track rod ends and wheel bearings, recommend inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,631 miles

vehicle body/chassis corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 97,631 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 95,458 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Jun 2012 95,458 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery insecure

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2011 92,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 90,448 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perishing

small cuts to drivers seat belt

Fail 11 Jun 2010 90,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre perishing

small cuts to drivers seat belt

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded, but not within any prescribed areas.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,841 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill corroded, but not within any prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 88,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 88,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

bad corrosion throughout vehicle

chips in screen

Pass 10 May 2007 86,153 miles

wiper blades poor condition

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 PYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G841 PYJ, 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 PYJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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