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H171 XYV

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,440 mi
Last recorded72,440 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 XYV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front brake pipes poor condition

nearside and offside rear mudflaps insecure

nearside front tyre approaching wear bars

nearside rear seatbelt plastic cover missing

offside front tyre worn inside edge and on wear bars

slight play steering box

Fail 8 Oct 2008 72,438 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 72,431 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front brake pipes poor condition

nearside and offside rear mudflaps insecure

nearside front tyre approaching wear bars

nearside rear seatbelt plastic cover missing

offside front tyre worn inside edge and on wear bars

slight play steering box

Pass 5 Feb 2007 70,796 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 70,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,190 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 69,176 miles

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

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

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

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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H171 XYV is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H171 XYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H171 XYV registered?

H171 XYV is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 1991.

Is H171 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H171 XYV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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