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G856 RKL

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 RKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,749 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s/f sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,637 miles

front exhaust corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded out of area

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,566 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,561 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,117 miles

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

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

large parts of the chassis have welded repairs

parking brake only just passes

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative Spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder leak (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Outer seal slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 71,743 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 71,743 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,348 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 69,346 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,840 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 65,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chassis corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,189 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front suspension badly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,490 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,459 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,398 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 61,208 miles

corrosion to offside under step outside of area

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension and steering areas

nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes slight play

offside wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported adequately

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,208 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside under step outside of area

heavy corrosion to front and rear suspension and steering areas

nearside rear shock absorber lower bushes slight play

offside wiper blade deteriorated

rear exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported adequately

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,993 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes well perished

Handbrake return spring broken, handbrake functioning correctly

Lots of front suspension components corroded

Propshaft noisey

Propshaft well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Rear spring bushes well perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight dampness around brake fluid reserviour, evidence of being overfilled

Slight play in upper steering universal joint

Various areas of corrosion around rear spring mounts

Fail 19 Nov 2009 60,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rubbers perished

Front and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Front anti-rollbar end link bushes well perished

Handbrake return spring broken, handbrake functioning correctly

Lots of covers under bonnet - hard to asses

Lots of front suspension components well corroded

Oil leak

Propshaft noisey

Propshaft well corroded

Rear flexi hose ferrels corroded

Rear shock absorber bushes perished

Rear spring bushes well perished

Rear suspension components corroded

Slight dampness around brake fluid reserviour, evidence of being overfilled

Slight play in upper steering universal joint

Various areas of corrosion around rear spring mounts

Wipers poor

n/s battery insecure

n/s washer poor

o/s battery insecure

o/s headlamp image poor

p/s belt lose - needs attention

Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 55,866 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 55,861 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded †under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2005 55,061 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 55,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G856 RKL is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 G856 RKL, 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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G856 RKL is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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