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G243 VYX

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,578 mi
Last recorded90,578 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG243 VYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,578 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer tyre cut, split or perishing not yet exposing cords

Fail 1 Jun 2019 90,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer tyre cut, split or perishing not yet exposing cords

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2015 89,904 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play drag link ball jiont (2.2.B.1f)

cam cover leaking oil

Pass 15 Feb 2013 89,119 miles

smoking clears with revs

Pass 17 Feb 2012 88,086 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 87,301 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 87,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 80,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

engine starting to smoke

under body corrosion

wear front disc

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2009 80,494 miles

engine starting to smoke

under body corrosion

wear front disc

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,732 miles

corrosion front end

eng starting to smoke

wear front disc

wear n/s track rod end

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,325 miles

o/s/r inner tyre low

wear front disc

Pass 28 Sep 2006 60,743 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 60,743 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G243 VYX is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G243 VYX, 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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G243 VYX is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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