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G851 GRP

1989 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,922 mi
Last recorded69,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 GRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,922 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

booth inner sills starting to corrode, all underbody and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2025 75,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 70,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn stub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 70,192 miles

under body corrosion

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,012 miles

corrosion

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,920 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened lower leaf worn slightly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened lower leaf worn slightly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger on tailpipe (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger on tailpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 29,952 miles

Offside Rear top marker light inop

Pass 15 May 2014 29,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 29,782 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 29,782 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 29,782 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)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 29,782 miles

both front flexi ferrils are showing corrosion

slight lift in the stub pins

slight play in the front shocker mounts

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,782 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 29,782 miles

propshaft centre bearing excess play.

Fail 11 May 2010 29,782 miles

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

propshaft centre bearing excess play.

Pass 13 May 2009 28,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 28,967 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,965 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2007 28,959 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,783 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 28,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2005 28,743 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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G851 GRP is a 1989 Ford Transit in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G851 GRP, 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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G851 GRP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G851 GRP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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