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G101 SAP

1990 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

36,932 mi
Last recorded36,932 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 SAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,932 miles

CENTER PROPSHAFT RUBBER WORN

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 36,932 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired part of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

center prop shaft rubber worn

Pass 18 May 2019 36,836 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play @rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear corner of cab (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 36,676 miles

Both front discs corroded

Both rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn

Both rear leaf springs worn

Corrosion to front wheel arch and under side of cab and chassis

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

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

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

Slight play in steering box

Fail 18 May 2018 36,676 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor (5.2.6)

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

Both front discs corroded

Both rear leaf spring shackle bushes worn

Both rear leaf springs worn

Corrosion to front wheel arch and under side of cab and chassis

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

Offside Front King pin has slight movement

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

Slight play in steering box

Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 35,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 35,587 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door lower (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog light lens cracked but does not show white light

battery secured by cable tie

centre prop shaft bush/bearing worn

chassis and outriggers have been plated and chassis shows signs of corrosion

front and rear spring bushes are perished./worn.but have no excessive play

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,551 miles

corrosion on o/s/f door

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight oil leak

slight play steering

Pass 14 Mar 2014 35,357 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 35,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,012 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,387 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

coolant cap missing

Fail 12 Mar 2012 34,375 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

battery insecure

coolant cap missing

Pass 11 Feb 2011 34,007 miles

plated and extensive welding throughout structure

slight play in king pins

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,005 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

plated and extensive welding throughout structure

slight play in king pins

Fail 20 May 2010 34,004 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

chassis patched and repaired thoughout reducing the structual strength

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,753 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,336 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front outter wheel arches getting rusted

chassis badly rusted both sides welded repaired several times

front number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2007 31,881 miles

advise no 010

Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,843 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight lift in ns and os front kingpins

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,435 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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G101 SAP is a 1990 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 G101 SAP, 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 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G101 SAP is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1990.

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