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G942 TVS

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,957 mi
Last recorded7,957 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 TVS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,957 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 6,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 3,692 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 3,692 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres are side walls cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2006 3,661 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside seat belt not tested due to nearside door not opening.

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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G942 TVS is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G942 TVS, 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 G942 TVS?

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What year was G942 TVS registered?

G942 TVS is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 September 1989.

Is G942 TVS safe to buy?

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