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H136 GBG

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

1,803 mi
Last recorded1,803 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH136 GBG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 1,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 1,389 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been patch welded in all structural areas, and difficult to tell strength,and been blacked over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 1,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking close to limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis been patch welded in all structural areas, and difficult to tell strength,and been blacked over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 1,149 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 1,149 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 1,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 936 miles

Central propshaft bearing deteriorated

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes deteriorated /worn close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most vital areas been patch welded and blacked over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2022 936 miles

Central propshaft bearing deteriorated

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all leaf spring bushes deteriorated /worn close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most vital areas been patch welded and blacked over (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2021 615 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 99,859 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 99,859 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,250 miles

chassis has considerable patch welding

Fail 22 Mar 2018 99,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chassis has considerable patch welding

Pass 17 Jan 2017 98,493 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,493 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 96,506 miles

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,489 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

Pass 5 Jan 2015 930,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 90,796 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 90,796 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,767 miles

chassis has poor repair in places.

windscreen has small chips.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 86,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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)

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

windscreen has small chips.

Pass 30 Oct 2011 83,645 miles

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

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

mid chassis o/s corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,289 miles

slight lift in o/s king pin

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all chassis rails corroded but not holed

all spring bushes worn but not resulting in excess movement

brake flexi hoses metal sections starting to rust

drag link rear joint has slight play and torn rubber boot

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Dec 2009 81,743 miles

2nd steering joint has split rubber.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all front leaf spring bushes are slightly deteriated.

all rear leaf spring bushes are slightly deteriated.

o/s rear outer tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Fail 12 Dec 2009 81,743 miles

Nearside 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)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

2nd steering joint has split rubber.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all front leaf spring bushes are slightly deteriated.

all rear leaf spring bushes are slightly deteriated.

o/s rear outer tyre has small cut in sidewall.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

steering box needs adjusting to improve play at steering wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,199 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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H136 GBG is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 H136 GBG, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H136 GBG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1991.

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