1989 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · G708 UEU
1989 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 40,346 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G708 UEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 40,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G708 UEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Transit (G708 UEU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe into pump . (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
G708 UEU Mileage History
- 08/03/202437,798 mi
- 07/03/202538,598 mi+800 mi
- 07/03/202538,598 mi
- 09/03/202640,346 mi+1,748 mi
- 02/04/202640,346 mi
Average of roughly 1,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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