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G248 OWY

1990 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,027 mi
Last recorded42,027 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 OWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 42,027 miles

BOTH FRONT, BOTH OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES AGED, PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT/CRACK BETWEEN THE TREADS, ADVISE RENEWAL

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT MANIFOLD AND DOWNPIPE AREAS OF EXHAUST, CONSIDERATELY WORSE WHEN COLD

corrosion at nearside front leaf spring front chassis mount area

corrosion at nearside rear leaf spring rear shackle chassis area

drivers door lower edge heavily corroded, advise repair

offside reverse light not working

slight wear / play starting in both front axle stub pins advise servicing/greasing

Pass 13 May 2013 41,722 miles

o/s/f door slight ragged edge due to corrosion

slight blow at exhaust manifold area

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

offside door corroded and ragged edges

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,264 miles

advise an engine service and tune up

exhaust blow at exhaust manifold area, particulary when cold, advise replacing gaskets or resealing manifold

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,125 miles

blow from exhaust manifold

corrosion and hole at n/s/f crossmember area

front stub axles dry advise to lubricate

Fail 6 May 2011 41,113 miles

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise greasing front stub axle assemblies

nearside front crossmember corroded and holed

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold area

Pass 5 May 2010 40,911 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,187 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside front crossmember holed but not in prescribed area

Fail 14 May 2009 40,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

both front wheel arches corroded

nearside front crossmember holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 13 May 2008 39,905 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 39,905 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,819 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 39,819 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front shockers worn

freeplay in both front stub pins, advise greasing now

nearside front crossmember out rigger holed

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,758 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 39,758 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r lens cracked

rear bump stops axle plate /one corroded one missing

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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G248 OWY is a 1990 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G248 OWY, 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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G248 OWY is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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