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G788 FJT

1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,713 mi
Last recorded51,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D157,695 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG788 FJT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model190 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,713 miles

general wear noted in steering box.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 48,959 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 48,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 43,059 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 190 D?

Based on 13,305 MOT tests across 1,970 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
4,552
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,970
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 848
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 688
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 432
position lamp(s) not working 371
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G788 FJT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 157,695 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 Mercedes-benz 190 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 848 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G788 FJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 190 D typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 190 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G788 FJT registered?

G788 FJT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 190 D, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G788 FJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G788 FJT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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