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GIL 1497

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 1497
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 51,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,972 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,452 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 57,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 46,984 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,841 miles

nearside front tyre has tread damage/cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2015 46,838 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre has tread damage / cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,349 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 43,077 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,681 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Fail 21 Jan 2011 41,681 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,371 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jan 2010 40,369 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,524 miles

n/s/f/ & n/s/r/ tyre is cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,067 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,230 miles

o/s front tyre excesive wear, inner edge

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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GIL 1497 is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 GIL 1497, 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 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 1497 registered?

GIL 1497 is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1992.

Is GIL 1497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 1497 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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