CarVerify

Free Car Check

G890 OVU

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,816 mi
Last recorded12,816 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG890 OVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 12,816 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 12,677 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 12,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 11,321 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 10,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 8,486 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 6,500 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust system held up with cable ties and wire

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small cut in o/s/f tyre

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,509 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 2,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r leaf spring slight movement

Fail 13 Oct 2009 2,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r leaf spring slight movement

Pass 13 Oct 2008 581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 95,581 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 93,510 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 93,510 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G890 OVU is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G890 OVU, 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

How do I check the history of G890 OVU?

You can check the full history of G890 OVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G890 OVU registered?

G890 OVU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 October 1989.

Is G890 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G890 OVU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G890 OVU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G890 OVU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.