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G998 RAP

1989 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,431 mi
Last recorded73,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,228 miles

general corrosion on suspension and brake components

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,704 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2023 71,466 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2022 70,892 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 69,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2020 68,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,950 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,449 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pipes greased

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

reduced dampening all round

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,823 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,436 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,881 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,788 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 39,508 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 37,856 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 RAP is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RAP, 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 RAP is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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