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G290 PFV

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,572 mi
Last recorded13,572 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 PFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 13,572 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2016 13,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 11,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 5,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 1,920 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 1,918 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 97,710 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 97,687 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,284 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,282 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 84,754 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 81,066 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 77,202 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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G290 PFV is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G290 PFV, 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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G290 PFV is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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