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G278 NWF

1990 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,789 mi
Last recorded21,789 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 NWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,789 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Advise brake pipes showing light surface corrosion

Advise centre exhaust silencer outer skin rustie

Advise evidence of dampness around power steering pipes and power steering rack area

Advise heavy rust evident to offside outer silll and wheel arch

Advise nearside front wheel trim missing

Advise nearside rear spring eye bush showing slight debonding

Advise offside front door mirror heavily taped

Advise oil leaks evident

Advise rear brakes require attention

Advise rear veiw mirror missing

Advise slight distortion to nearside front brake

Advise slight play in nearside and offside front indicator fixings

Advise slight play in upper and lower steering universal steering joints

Advise underside of vehicle rustie inc inner and outer sills

Advise battery insecure requires attention

Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,604 miles

battery insecure

heavy rust offside front chassis and offside rear outer sill

nearside rear leaf spring rear spring eye bush deteriating

slight damage nearside door mirror

slight play offside front wheel bearing

water damage to front number plate

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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G278 NWF is a 1990 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 G278 NWF, 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 G278 NWF registered?

G278 NWF is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1990.

Is G278 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G278 NWF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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