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G97 EOC

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 EOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 59,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,471 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 49,671 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 48,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,279 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 May 2015 45,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 31 May 2014 42,080 miles

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 11 Apr 2013 38,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/r tyre worn low perished

rear brakes inbalanced

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,292 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis leg

Fail 16 Apr 2010 32,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight corrosion o/s/f chassis leg

Pass 13 Sep 2008 30,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 30,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,263 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 21,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 15,396 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 15,372 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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G97 EOC is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G97 EOC, 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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G97 EOC is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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