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G197 XBB

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,759 mi
Last recorded30,759 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG197 XBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,759 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,828 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2008 78,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 78,013 miles

Nearside Inner Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,508 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 74,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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G197 XBB is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G197 XBB, 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 G197 XBB registered?

G197 XBB is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 July 1990.

Is G197 XBB safe to buy?

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