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G342 LWN

1990 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

16,055 mi
Last recorded16,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 LWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 16,055 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 16,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 16,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 15,916 miles

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 15,914 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 15,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 15,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,745 miles

FRONT TYRES EDGES WEAR-WHEEL ARCHES CORROSION.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 15,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 15,347 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 15,347 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 24 May 2016 15,261 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 15,261 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.46 mm (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.73 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear arches corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 15,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

drivers door step corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 15,141 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

drivers door step corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 14,825 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,793 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,589 miles

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

advise sills surface corrosion

advise under body surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2010 14,588 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise sills surface corrosion

advise under body surface corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2007 13,505 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G342 LWN is a 1990 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G342 LWN, 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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G342 LWN is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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