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G880 UMU

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,035 mi
Last recorded13,035 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 UMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 13,035 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,104 miles

o/s front chassis corrosion

rear brake pipes

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,639 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

chassis corrosion

front brake balance

Fail 17 Dec 2009 96,639 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

chassis corrosion

front brake balance

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,823 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front & nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,770 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre deflated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front & nearside front brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 99,636 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 94,714 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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G880 UMU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G880 UMU, 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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G880 UMU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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