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G870 TYK

1989 Ford Transit

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,690 mi
Last recorded177,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 TYK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 177,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/rear light unit in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,672 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 106,172 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G870 TYK is a 1989 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G870 TYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G870 TYK registered?

G870 TYK is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G870 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G870 TYK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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