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J279 HGY

1990 Ford GT

Blue Petrol 4942cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,197 mi
Last recorded10,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 HGY
MakeFord
ModelGT
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,942cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 10,197 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 10,192 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 10,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 9,982 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 9,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

left hand thread hub nut fitted to offside front ?

low readings at rear foot brake?

Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 9,772 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Some play in near side front steering rack rod or rack ??

Pass 21 Jun 2007 9,524 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,309 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Ford GT?

Based on 3,423 MOT tests across 411 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
position lamp(s) not working 23
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
parking brake recording little or no effort 16
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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J279 HGY is a 1990 Ford GT in Blue with a 4,942cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Ford GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J279 HGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford GT typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 36 years old, this Ford GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J279 HGY registered?

J279 HGY is a 1990 Ford GT, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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