MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
310,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear outer tyre under inflated.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G178 UPO is a 1990 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G178 UPO, 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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G178 UPO is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1990.
Is G178 UPO safe to buy?
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