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G983 TRO

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

266,052 mi
Last recorded266,052 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 TRO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 266,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured sunfaded (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 266,052 miles

Bonnet locking mechanism slightly defective

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

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

Offside rear lower light cluster, light out put low

Service brake efficiency low 50%

Pass 6 Feb 2015 266,012 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 265,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 265,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 265,850 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 265,850 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 265,629 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 26,529 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 264,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 264,361 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 264,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 263,435 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 263,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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G983 TRO is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 G983 TRO, 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 G983 TRO registered?

G983 TRO is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 September 1989.

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