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G876 RVJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

10,405 mi
Last recorded10,405 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG876 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 10,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corroded badly

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2020 10,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded badly

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 9,811 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 9,805 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 9,312 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 9,304 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 91,960 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush cracked but no play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has slight play lift (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 9,190 miles

Central Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch has jagged edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has been crushed, (jacking point) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm bush cracked but no play (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill crushed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint has slight play lift (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 8,369 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has slight corrosion but not affecting chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion has corrosion but not affecting chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 6,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 6,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 3,734 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 25 Sep 2014 3,726 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 25 Sep 2013 2,826 miles

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2012 2,113 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 2,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f body panel behind bumper holed with corrossion

Pass 12 Oct 2011 1,480 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT TO CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT

Fail 28 Sep 2011 1,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

O/S/F STEP HOLED WITH CORROSION

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 635 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 603 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 99,973 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n* plate damaged

offside rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

Pass 24 Sep 2008 98,939 miles

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH TO FLOORS CORRODED

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 97,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 97,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT , †BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES HOLED & CORRODED , †SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON N/S/F BRAKE .

Pass 26 Sep 2006 96,075 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 96,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION O/S/R SPRING MTG -- †SLIGHT FLUCTUATION FRONT BRAKES

Pass 13 Sep 2005 93,926 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy corrosion on o/s/r chassis

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges close to limit

slight fluctuation on o/s/f brake

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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G876 RVJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 G876 RVJ, 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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G876 RVJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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