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H183 UWX

1991 Ford Transit

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,541 mi
Last recorded89,541 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 UWX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 89,541 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,526 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 Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine a little smokey

Engine oil leak

N/S head light condensated

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine running lean (carb tune up)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,481 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,481 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine has an oil leak

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,771 miles

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 80,434 miles

engine oil leaks

spare wheel under inflated

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,167 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 77,119 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Offside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

engine slighty smokey

spare wheel soft

Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,775 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 74,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

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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H183 UWX is a 1991 Ford Transit in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H183 UWX, 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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H183 UWX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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