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G912 CLJ

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

46,478 mi
Last recorded46,478 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG912 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,478 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroding

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 24 Nov 2011 46,471 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

offside front wheel arch corroding

rear brake application slightly uneven

underside of vehicle in poor condition - chassis been welded in various places

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,102 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

underside of vehicle in poor condition - chassis been welded in various places

wheel arches corroding

Fail 19 Nov 2010 44,102 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop-shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

underside of vehicle in poor condition - chassis been welded in various places

wheel arches corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

underside of vehicle in poor condition - chassis been welded in various places

wheel arches corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2009 42,461 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

underside of vehicle in poor condition - chassis been welded in various places

wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

chassis been welded in various places

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,217 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

chassis been welded in various places

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2007 39,217 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre prop shaft bearing collapsed

chassis been welded in various places

clutch pedal rubber worn

drivers seat damaged

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 37,326 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear light panel corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2006 37,312 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cluth pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

rear light panel corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,323 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G912 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G912 CLJ, 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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G912 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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