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G896 GLS

1989 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,195 mi
Last recorded38,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 GLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 38,195 miles

chassie has liht corstion all over

Fail 25 Apr 2009 38,181 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

FRONT WASHERS S/DET

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER S/DET

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

Pass 2 May 2008 37,507 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle has had a lot of work carried out on chassis and mechanical/electical

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,630 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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G896 GLS is a 1989 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G896 GLS, 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 G896 GLS registered?

G896 GLS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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