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G28 VBB

1990 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,255 mi
Last recorded24,255 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 VBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 24,255 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Extensive welding to front chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 27 Apr 2019 22,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 22,526 miles

Brake rod insecure adjuster lock nuts loose (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength along chassis / inner wing seam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis f of spring anchor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of front x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clean windscreen

Pass 14 Jul 2018 22,422 miles

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 22,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav ()

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,594 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel tank racket corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 20,584 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 20,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,440 miles

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

N/S/R upper stop lamp not working.

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

Fail 15 May 2014 19,440 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

N/S/R upper stop lamp not working.

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

Pass 9 May 2013 18,931 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 18,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 18,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,933 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 14,888 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise o/s/r upper b/light inop

Fail 11 Feb 2009 14,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise o/s/r upper b/light inop

Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,044 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,170 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 10,160 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 5,651 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 5,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 5,645 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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G28 VBB is a 1990 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G28 VBB, 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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G28 VBB is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1990.

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