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G981 BPR

1989 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,898 mi
Last recorded40,898 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 BPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,898 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front cossmember pivot rust

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front door steps nsf and osf slight rust

Pass 7 Nov 2015 40,518 miles

ADVISE REAR SHOCKS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,055 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear shocks

Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,055 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear shocks

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,548 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 36,008 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 35,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 34,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 33,394 miles

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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G981 BPR is a 1989 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G981 BPR, 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

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What year was G981 BPR registered?

G981 BPR is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 September 1989.

Is G981 BPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G981 BPR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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