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G397 YTA

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 YTA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front an rear cross members undersealed heavily

Fail 16 Mar 2010 69,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 96,007 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 95,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 91,267 miles

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

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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G397 YTA is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YTA, 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 G397 YTA registered?

G397 YTA is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1990.

Is G397 YTA safe to buy?

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