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G861 UUU

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,388 mi
Last recorded38,388 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 UUU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 38,388 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 295,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 275,382 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 275,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 235,167 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front cross member has excessive corrosion outside a prescribed area

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,907 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 150,632 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,423 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 6,393 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 99,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 93,271 miles

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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G861 UUU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G861 UUU, 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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G861 UUU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G861 UUU safe to buy?

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