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G287 RAU

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

3,482 mi
Last recorded3,482 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG287 RAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 3,482 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 3,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 2,941 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 1,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 18,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 1,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 1,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 1,155 miles

Handbrake just met requirements 16%

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 428 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 368 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 2,799 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 142 miles

both front spring mounts corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2016 142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front spring mounts corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2015 99,902 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,745 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 99,750 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,973 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 98,049 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,653 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 97,104 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 96,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 95,112 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 93,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 91,749 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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G287 RAU is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 G287 RAU, 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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G287 RAU is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1990.

Is G287 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G287 RAU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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