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PSU 798

1990 Ford Gpw

Green Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,389 mi
Last recorded30,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPSU 798
MakeFord
ModelGpw
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

signs of brake fluid leak from nearside rear back-plate

Pass 23 Oct 2020 29,376 miles

aux belt worn

slight oil leaks

slight play in front hubs

Pass 29 Oct 2019 29,266 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 28,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 28,387 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 27,848 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 27,398 miles

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

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

slight play in steering shaft/box

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,850 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 26,069 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,540 miles

Oil leak

imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in front steering joints

Fail 18 Oct 2011 24,644 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,644 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 23,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaking into parking brake drum

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,094 miles

slight imbalance on brakes

slight play front shocks

slight play in wheels

suspect air in brakes

Pass 28 Oct 2008 22,752 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brakes soft /slight imbalance on brakes

lamps dim

slight play in front wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

transmission oil leaks onto handbrake mechanism/brake shoes

Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,514 miles

Oil leak

slight play in front wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Ford Gpw?

Based on 842 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
309
Miles/Year
84
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Registration plate lamp not fitted 5
wheel bearing has excessive play 5
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PSU 798 is a 1990 Ford Gpw in Green with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Gpw fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PSU 798, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Gpw typically stays on UK roads for around 84 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Gpw is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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PSU 798 is a 1990 Ford Gpw, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is PSU 798 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PSU 798 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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