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H166 JTW

1991 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,597 mi
Last recorded77,597 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 JTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 77,597 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 77,597 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,714 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,714 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,689 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 70,782 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 70,782 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,830 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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H166 JTW is a 1991 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 H166 JTW, 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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What year was H166 JTW registered?

H166 JTW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 February 1991.

Is H166 JTW safe to buy?

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