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G208 WVU

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,100 mi
Last recorded34,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 WVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,728 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,308 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 17,308 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,100 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,271 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 2,904 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 7,553 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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G208 WVU is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G208 WVU, 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 G208 WVU registered?

G208 WVU is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G208 WVU safe to buy?

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