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G179 LRN

1990 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,653 mi
Last recorded99,653 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 LRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 99,653 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 99,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,832 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight noise on wheel bearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,072 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,583 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,513 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 94,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 92,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,680 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 86,081 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,275 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,124 miles

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

Oil leak

insercure + loose wiring around battery

slight damage to nearside rear corner bumper section + rear quarter

slight movment in steering rack

surface corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear cross member

surface corrosion too offside front cross member

surface corrosion too offside rear spring front most supporting box section

temperature gauge faulty

Fail 22 Jan 2009 49,650 miles

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

insercure + loose wiring around battery

slight damage to nearside rear corner bumper section + rear quarter

slight movment in steering rack

surface corrosion to offside front outer wheel arch

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear cross member

surface corrosion too offside front cross member

surface corrosion too offside rear spring front most supporting box section

temperature gauge faulty

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,490 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,490 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,734 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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G179 LRN is a 1990 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G179 LRN, 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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G179 LRN is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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