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G217 LUG

1990 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,862 mi
Last recorded12,862 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 LUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 12,862 miles

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,640 miles

all leaf spring bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement.

batteries insecure.

front brake discs and pads worn to limit.

play in kingpins to limit

slight play both front wheel bearings.

slight play in drag link ball joint.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 10,630 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

all leaf spring bushes deteriorated - not resulting in excessive movement.

batteries insecure.

front discs and pads worn near limit.

play in kingpins to limit.

slight play in drag link ball joint.

Pass 18 Jul 2005
Fail 18 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2005

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

WIRE CHAFING AROUND STEERING U J

oil leak

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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G217 LUG is a 1990 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G217 LUG, 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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G217 LUG is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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