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G960 MEA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,198 mi
Last recorded76,198 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG960 MEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 76,196 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre low in centre

oil leaks

play in steering rack

brake pipes pitted

corrosion by both front suspension mounts

corrosion offside rear floor pan by offside rear shock absorber

nearside front shock leak

noise from offside rear wheel when spun

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,395 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 67,272 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

crack in the bottom of the windscreen

engine oil leaks

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel buckled

offside front tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

play in offside of steering rack

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various corroded areas on the chassis

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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G960 MEA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G960 MEA, 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 G960 MEA registered?

G960 MEA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G960 MEA safe to buy?

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