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H179 DHW

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,339 mi
Last recorded34,339 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 DHW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,150 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 25,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,283 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 10,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 10,655 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 2,320 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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H179 DHW is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H179 DHW, 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 H179 DHW registered?

H179 DHW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1991.

Is H179 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H179 DHW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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