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G342 TDB

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

18,237 mi
Last recorded18,237 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 TDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 18,237 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 18,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and outrigger (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,927 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 15,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,285 miles

N/S/F inner and outer sill excessive corrosion

N/S/F inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

O/S/F inner and outer sill excessive corrosion

O/S/F inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2014 10,284 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

N/S/F inner and outer sill excessive corrosion

N/S/F inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

O/S/F inner and outer sill excessive corrosion

O/S/F inner wheel arch excessive corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2013 9,759 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 2,496 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 7,572 miles

Both front Sills badly bent

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 5,840 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 5,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 4,190 miles

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrakeloose

near side front wheel arch corroded

nearside m irror loose

Fail 9 Feb 2010 4,164 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrakeloose

near side front wheel arch corroded

nearside m irror loose

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27 miles

drivers door wont latch with window down

offside and nearside sills corroded.

Fail 26 Feb 2009 7 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front 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)

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

drivers door wont latch with window down

offside and nearside sills corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 95,916 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 94,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,141 miles

off side upper side repeator not working

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2006 92,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside upper side repeator not working

speedometer not illuminated

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 TDB is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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