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G286 OWY

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,470 mi
Last recorded70,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG286 OWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 70,224 miles

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

advise corrosion on underside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,084 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear body bolts missing

advise rear floor corroded

Fail 22 May 2012 70,084 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise body f;oor corroded

advise n/s/r body bolts missing

advise n/s/r footbrake low effort

advise n/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 13 May 2011 69,136 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,214 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 63,538 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 60,464 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2008 60,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 56,400 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 52,245 miles

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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G286 OWY is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G286 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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G286 OWY is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1990.

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