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G387 WHY

1990 Ford Transit

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,285 mi
Last recorded1,285 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG387 WHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 1,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to chassi excessevly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassi (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underneath of van heavely undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2022 866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor corroded not holed time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

slight under body corrosion

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Sep 2022 866 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor corroded not holed time of test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

slight under body corrosion

under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Sep 2021 772 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2020 423 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

under side of vehicle heavily underseal

Fail 10 Aug 2020 423 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle heavily underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheelarch to floor flange (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs and underside coated in underseal / sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all welded repairs coated in underseal / sealant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,161 miles

under side of van heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Aug 2017 91,801 miles

genrall underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,878 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front X member corroded

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

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

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2015 89,053 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Aug 2015 89,053 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 May 2012 88,286 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2010 88,075 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 88,075 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 87,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 82,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 82,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

osf wish boune bushers perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 77,567 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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G387 WHY is a 1990 Ford Transit in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G387 WHY, 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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G387 WHY is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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