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G879 RNJ

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,521 mi
Last recorded24,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 RNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,521 miles

AREAS UNDER CAB HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEAR OK

BOTH BOSY AND CHASSIS ARE CORRODED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT ALL EXCESSIVE

CHASSIS AND CAB HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED. ALL REPAIRS APPEAR OK AND CONTINUOUSLY WELDED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELARCHES CORRSING

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

REAR CROSSMEMBER PANEL CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

REAR OF CAB HOLED JUST OUTSIDE SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA

REPAIRED AREAS OF BODY AND CHASSIS HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED. APPEAR SOLID AND OK.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 24,496 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

AREAS UNDER CAB HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEAR OK

BOTH BOSY AND CHASSIS ARE CORRODED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT ALL EXCESSIVE

CHASSIS AND CAB HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY WELDED. ALL REPAIRS APPEAR OK AND CONTINUOUSLY WELDED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELARCHES CORRSING

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

REAR CROSSMEMBER PANEL CORRODING NOT YET EXCESSIVE

REAR OF CAB HOLED JUST OUTSIDE SEAT BELT PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS, HAS ALL BEEN FULLLY WELDED AND HEAVILY UNDERSEALED APPEAR OK.

Fail 8 Jun 2007 19,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS AND HAS BEEN FULLY WELDED AND UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Jan 2006 12,591 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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G879 RNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G879 RNJ, 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 G879 RNJ registered?

G879 RNJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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