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87,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
front exhaust corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s outer sill corroded
o/s outer sill corroded out of area
oil leak
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))
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
front suspension badly corroded
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)
rear exhaust strap broken
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear exhaust strap broken
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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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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