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Q480MNO

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,345 mi
Last recorded90,345 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ480MNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,345 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all tyres badly perished

all valve stems perished

bonnet catch damaged but still secure

exhaust system corroded

heavy repairs to underside of chassis (underseal covering chassis)

slight free play at steering wheel

vehicle chassis corroded

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

wipers smeary

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Fail 10 Mar 2017 90,334 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all valve stems perished

bonnet catch damaged but still secure

exhaust system corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

vehicle chassis corroded

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

wipers smeary

Nearside Front tyre badly perished

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deflated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,737 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to centre forward cab floor pan. Non prescribed area

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake pipes

Fail 11 Jul 2014 88,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to centre forward cab floor pan. Non prescribed area

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake hose ferrules

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front brake pipes

unable to lock out offside front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2013 88,574 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 19 Apr 2012 88,490 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,270 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 1 May 2009 87,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,743 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,557 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 86,881 miles

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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Q480MNO is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Q480MNO, 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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Q480MNO is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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