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ExpiredMileage
24,465 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by cross member, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by leaf spring rear mount, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area
All four tyres have cracks in tread area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Both front discs corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Both front discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise rear cross member
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
both sides brake discs slight corrossion
screen minor marks+going milky around edges
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators.
Surface cracks on nearside front tyre, no reinforcing seen.
Chassis & underside corroded over full length, none excessively.
Front discs corroded, not excessively.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe (rear load sensor to flexible) corroded, not excessive.
Chassis & underside corroded over full length, none excessively unless specified.
Front discs corroded, not excessively
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G397 FPR is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 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 G397 FPR, 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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G397 FPR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1990.
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