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G308 BLA

1990 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,185 mi
Last recorded5,185 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 BLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,185 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs rusted swept faces due to standing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 5,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 5,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 3,962 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 3,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 3,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,075 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 3,067 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside step lower edge corroded and holed

Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,567 miles

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

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

exhaust manifold bolt missing/broken causing slight blow

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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G308 BLA is a 1990 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G308 BLA, 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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G308 BLA is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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