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G947 JVG

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

25,873 mi
Last recorded25,873 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 JVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2015 25,873 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 25,873 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to battery tray

Fail 30 Aug 2012 25,619 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to battery tray

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,201 miles

front brake discs ;inner faces have some pitting

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Aug 2011 25,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs ;inner faces have some pitting

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,876 miles

front discs slightly pitted(inner faces)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 24,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

front discs slightly pitted(inner faces)

spare tyre low in pressure

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 24,482 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,267 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,267 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,973 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,973 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVICE:BONNET CORRODED

ADVICE:NEAR SIDE REAR INNER TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

SCREW IN N/S/REAR INNER TYRE

SPARK PLUGS LOOSE

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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G947 JVG is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G947 JVG, 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 G947 JVG registered?

G947 JVG is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 1989.

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