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G290 ALC

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,303 mi
Last recorded80,303 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 ALC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both king pins have lift

Pass 28 Sep 2023 78,003 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,854 miles

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,875 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight lift

Offside Front king pin has slight lift

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,558 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 86,707 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 86,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 85,597 miles

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

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

front cross member slightly corroded

offside door step corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,316 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,023 miles

Tyres Cracking up in treads

small rust hole in front valence

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,788 miles

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

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

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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G290 ALC is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G290 ALC, 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

How do I check the history of G290 ALC?

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What year was G290 ALC registered?

G290 ALC is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G290 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 ALC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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