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G389 EBF

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,319 mi
Last recorded45,319 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 EBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 45,319 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 45,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 453,319 miles

rear end of van spotwelded out side of areas

rear shakle bushes worn

Fail 20 Apr 2010 453,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear end of van spotwelded out side of areas

rear shakle bushes worn

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,305 miles

ADVISE; Both front wheel arches corroded / both battery trays also corroded.

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 45,305 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

STRONG ADVISE; BOOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED / BOTH BATTERY TRAYS CORRODED / OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER CAP MISSING / FRONT & REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS HAS WELD REPAIRS / REAR FLOOR PAN ALSO HAS BEEN WELDED .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 41,505 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 41,505 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

very strong advise; following areas all close to prescribed areas for corossion; offside rear jacking point at chasiss,near side and offside inner and outer body sills,also chasiss starting to corrode through out.

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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G389 EBF is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G389 EBF, 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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G389 EBF is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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