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G149 UYW

1990 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

9,227 mi
Last recorded9,227 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG149 UYW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,227 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine poor running

exhaust in poor condishion at rear, and rear mounting in poor condishion

leak at inlet manifold

near side front wheel bearing slite play

ns door mirror in poor condishion

nsf king pin slite lift

nsr light lenz cracked

nsr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

osr inner tryre low tread

prop shaft insecure

tow bar mounting corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 5,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes on rear axle corroded

chassis crossmember assembly above prop bearing corroded (outside mot perscribed areas)

chassis has extensive welded repairs that are starting to corrode

corrosion is present on vehicle underside

offside front spring hanger in poor visual condition - repaired inside and appears sound

previous welded repairs covered with protective material - appear sound

rear lightboard metal corroded and rear light lenses in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Fail 15 Apr 2008 5,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes on rear axle corroded

chassis crossmember assembly above prop bearing corroded (outside mot perscribed areas)

offside front spring hanger in poor visual condition - repaired inside and appears sound

previous welded repairs appear sound however corrosion is present

rear lightboard metal corroded and rear light lenses in poor condition

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

Pass 8 May 2007 1,201 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2007 1,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 96,226 miles

slight lift in nearside front kingpin

vehicle underside and chassis previously repaired. Also vehicle underside and chassis corroded.

Fail 12 Apr 2006 96,226 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G149 UYW is a 1990 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G149 UYW, 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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G149 UYW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1990.

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