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G289 OFR

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,164 mi
Last recorded70,164 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG289 OFR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,164 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on nearside front and offside front door steps

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,164 miles

corrosion on nearside front and offside front door steps

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,645 miles

cracks on outside edges off nearside front tyre,offside front tyre and offside rear outer tyre

hole in offside front side sill but not load bearing

varios holes in cross member but not load bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2010 62,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks on outside edges off nearside front tyre,offside front tyre and offside rear outer tyre

hole in offside front side sill but not load bearing

varios holes in cross member but not load bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2008 53,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight corrosion on offside front and nearside front sills

Fail 7 Nov 2008 53,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

slight corrosion on offside front and nearside front sills

Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,231 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 57,828 miles

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

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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G289 OFR is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G289 OFR, 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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What year was G289 OFR registered?

G289 OFR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1990.

Is G289 OFR safe to buy?

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