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A9 PVN

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,585 mi
Last recorded83,585 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 83,585 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner arch is slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front slam panel is corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

vehicle has extensive chassis and body repair and undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 83,571 miles

Headlamp insecure x2 (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner arch is slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Front slam panel is corroded

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

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

vehicle has extensive chassis and body repair and undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,905 miles

NSR tyre perished on side wall

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

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

Under side has been welded and treated with waxoyl.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,882 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR tyre perished on side wall

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,812 miles

repairs made to n/s & o/s sills

repairs to n/s & o/s/f chassis

repairs to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2013 80,812 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s & o/s sills has been repaired

repairs made to n/s & o/s/f chassis

repairs made to rear underside

Pass 13 Jul 2012 80,594 miles

exhaust corroded

extensive repairs to underside & chassis of vechile

Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,594 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion underside of vechile

exhaust system corroded

n/s & o/sf spring mountings have been repaired

Pass 18 May 2011 76,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 76,672 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 72,379 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 72,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,649 miles

crossion to exhaust

crossion to underside

prop shaft noisey

rear diff seals leaking

slight crossion to front flexi ferrals

slight travel to handbrake

tempary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 6 Apr 2009 67,645 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

crossion to exhaust

crossion to underside

prop shaft noisey

rear diff seals leaking

slight crossion to front flexi ferrals

slight travel to handbrake

tempary fuel cap fitted

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,918 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 66,918 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,233 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 64,231 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,318 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 62,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A9 PVN is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A9 PVN, 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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A9 PVN is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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