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G290 RAU

1990 Ford Transit

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

37,479 mi
Last recorded37,479 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 RAU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,479 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 37,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 35,269 miles

some lift in kingpins

Fail 13 Oct 2005 35,248 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2005 35,247 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 RAU is a 1990 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G290 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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What year was G290 RAU registered?

G290 RAU is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 1990.

Is G290 RAU safe to buy?

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