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G168 MRN

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,068 mi
Last recorded98,068 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 MRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,068 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

chassis corrdoded

Fail 27 Mar 2021 98,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 97,966 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bearing noise on rotation of rear wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bearing noise on rotation of rear wheels

Fail 2 May 2019 97,961 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bearing noise on rotation of rear wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,554 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding repairs

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,554 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside centre/rear crossmember ,shockabsorber mounting prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding repairs

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,046 miles

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 6 Apr 2017 97,045 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear crossmember,rear face (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer face of chassis,leaf spring anchor mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside/centre of rear crossmember,front face (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Mar 2016 96,666 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside steps corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside rear chassis corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember/front panel (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside steps corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside rear chassis corroded and holed outside of prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2015 95,953 miles

nearside step/sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside step corroded outside of prescbed areas

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 18 Mar 2015 95,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

nearside step/sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside step corroded outside of prescbed areas

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 21 Mar 2014 95,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various floor supports corroded

windscreen has damaged outside the sweaped area

Fail 18 Mar 2014 95,386 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

various floor supports corroded

windscreen has damaged outside the sweaped area

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,720 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside handbrake has slightly reduced effort

Fail 26 Mar 2013 94,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside handbrake has slightly reduced effort

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,100 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 93,444 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 93,444 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 92,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 86,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,824 miles

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

offside rear front of rear spring mount corrosion on chassis but not holed

rear spring hangers and front box section has had welded repairs

Pass 14 Mar 2007 80,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 68,392 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak o/s rear chassis slightlt corroded exhaust bracket snapped

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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G168 MRN is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 G168 MRN, 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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G168 MRN is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 March 1990.

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