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G170 DWC

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,395 mi
Last recorded35,395 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 DWC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 35,395 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 35,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 27,459 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 27,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 20,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,563 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advanced wear in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

corrosion in front chassis legs

corrosion offside outer sill

nearside rear sill end wheel arch area corroded & holed (non testable area)

note - unable to see front brake pad thickness

spare wheel carrier hook would benefit from attention

Fail 16 Dec 2009 13,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advanced wear in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

corrosion in front chassis legs

corrosion offside outer sill

nearside rear sill end wheel arch area corroded & holed (non testable area)

note - unable to see front brake pad thickness

spare wheel carrier hook would benefit from attention

Fail 13 Dec 2008 2,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line wear/movement in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

both hand brake cables in poor condition

corrosion in both front chassis legs

corrosion in rear brake pipe between hose & valve

front centre seat belt securing bolt to floor would benefit from attention

internal mirror missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 2,126 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

border line wear/movement in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

both hand brake cables in poor condition

corrosion in both front chassis legs

corrosion in rear brake pipe between hose & valve

front centre seat belt securing bolt to floor would benefit from attention

internal mirror missing

Pass 18 Dec 2007 89,371 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 89,361 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

excess corrosion in nearside front inner wing (outside testable area)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,237 miles

front + rear number plates poor

front brakes 21% imbalanced

getting rusty

noisey rear brakes

rate of increase & decrease of rear brakes

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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G170 DWC is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G170 DWC, 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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G170 DWC is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1990.

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