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G998 OEA

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,852 mi
Last recorded33,852 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG998 OEA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 33,852 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 33,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 31,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 28,896 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers lower (5.3.2 (c))

front number plate slightly faded

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

offside front and nearside front slight play in inner steering rack end

Pass 6 May 2022 27,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,974 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 26,448 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front whole exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 24,760 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 24,760 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,574 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 23,574 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 21,770 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 20,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,025 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 20,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 19,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,608 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,692 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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G998 OEA is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 G998 OEA, 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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G998 OEA is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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The MOT history for G998 OEA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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