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G872 LYC

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,432 mi
Last recorded67,432 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG872 LYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 67,432 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

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

o/s front seat slightly insecure

slight lift to o/s kin pin

Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,570 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,729 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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G872 LYC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G872 LYC, 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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What year was G872 LYC registered?

G872 LYC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 September 1989.

Is G872 LYC safe to buy?

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