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G226 TYM

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

34,440 mi
Last recorded34,440 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 TYM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,440 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batteries insecure

chassis in poor condition - been welded in various places

nearside & offside mirror heads damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batteries insecure

chassis in poor condition - been welded in various places

nearside & offside mirror heads damaged

offside front wheel arch corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

batteries insecure

chassis corroded offside rear wheel arch

nearside & offside mirror backs missing

nearside & offside rear spring eye bushes worn

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear wing stay cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2008 257,672 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine hunting/cutting out

fuel tank damp

mirror heads damaged

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside & offside front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

track rod slightly distorted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 257,671 miles

Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine hunting/cutting out

fuel tank damp

mirror heads damaged

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside & offside front brake hoses ferrules corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

track rod slightly distorted

Fail 26 Jun 2008 25,769 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine hunting/cutting out

fuel tank damp

mirror heads damaged

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses ferrules corroding

offside rear inner tyre flat & nail in tread

rear number plate deteriorating

track rod slightly distorted

Fail 8 Apr 2008 25,593 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,788 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G226 TYM is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 G226 TYM, 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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G226 TYM is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1990.

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