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G179 XEU

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

7,456 mi
Last recorded7,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 XEU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 7,456 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general underside corrosion

o/s door mirror glass deteriated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 7,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

general underside corrosion

o/s door mirror glass deteriated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 7,010 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 6,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,861 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,005 miles

o/s outer doorstep rusty

slight play in steering box

Fail 14 Apr 2010 2,005 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s outer doorstep rusty

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2009 380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 97,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 94,685 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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G179 XEU is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 G179 XEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G179 XEU registered?

G179 XEU is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1990.

Is G179 XEU safe to buy?

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