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G897 UNU

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,814 mi
Last recorded82,814 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG897 UNU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 82,814 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,780 miles

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,054 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,565 miles

evidence of aftermarket rear anti roll bar being removed

exhaust front pipe corroded and very slight leak

front shock absorbers have limited damping effect

Pass 19 Sep 2018 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 77,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,213 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,138 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 73,273 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,582 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

Fail 9 May 2012 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly niosey

Pass 9 May 2011 69,671 miles

damp patch on nearside rear brake back plate

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,581 miles

oil seepage visable from n/s/r brake back plate

Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil seepage visable from n/s/r brake back plate

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 54,684 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 54,684 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,847 miles

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

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

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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G897 UNU is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G897 UNU, 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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G897 UNU is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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