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G999 TCN

1989 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

44,902 mi
Last recorded44,902 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Transit55,546 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG999 TCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,902 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,665 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 40,655 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 40,643 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

front brakepad retaining pins in poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 34,454 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 27,097 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 26,996 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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G999 TCN is a 1989 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G999 TCN, 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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G999 TCN is a 1989 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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