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F91 HNM

1988 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,386 mi
Last recorded73,386 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Transit56,734 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF91 HNM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,386 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 72,579 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 71,686 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 71,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to head gaskets (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust fumes in engine bay

Pass 16 May 2023 70,728 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension bushes deteriorated on anti roll bar pins

Fail 9 May 2023 70,718 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Leaf spring modified so the suspension is inoperative rea air bags not opperating which is crushing exhaust system (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded x both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension bushes deteriorated on anti roll bar pins

Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,664 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

cant see front brake pads

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,291 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 69,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working Side indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 67,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

hole o/s front step and inner wing

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

has slight corrosion to o/s front

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 63,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,781 miles

Oil leak ()

no fore aft seat adjustment fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 56,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

no fore aft seat adjustment fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 54,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 52,004 miles

washer switch sticking. advise.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 51,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,170 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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F91 HNM is a 1988 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1988 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 56,734 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 F91 HNM, 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 38 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F91 HNM is a 1988 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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