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G347 JWR

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 JWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 86,827 miles

Nearside Front drop sill is corroded but out of prescribed area

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front drop sill is corroded but out of prescribed area

Offside Front king pin has slight play

cross member behind cab is slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2017 86,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under cab chassis and outrigger (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front chassis to crossmember poor quality repair

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 84,247 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 83,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 33,343 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 33,343 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,302 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 82,605 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight lift both front kingpins

Fail 30 Oct 2012 82,602 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight lift both front kingpins

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,765 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

heavily welded chassis

tape repair to wheel arch

Pass 19 May 2009 79,329 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2009 79,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

WINCH WIRING SHORTING TO EARTH ON EXHAUST

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,844 miles

moisture inside n/s/f headlamp aim not affected

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

Pass 1 Dec 2006 70,641 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

fog switch sticky

recheck torque on nuts on o/s/r leaf spring

Fail 24 Nov 2006 70,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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G347 JWR is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G347 JWR, 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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G347 JWR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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