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H189 TAW

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 TAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2019 90,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seatbelt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corner of back panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corner of back panel (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside front dust covers (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,148 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corner of back panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre tread wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corner of back panel (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside front dust covers (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear back panel holed and corroded at outer corners

Fail 18 Jan 2017 87,833 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside and nearside rear back panel holed and corroded at outer corners

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 82,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 81,766 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,436 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2011 77,552 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 77,542 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 72,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

have changed o/s/r wheel with spare

Fail 8 Nov 2007 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

have changed o/s/r wheel with spare

Pass 15 Nov 2006 70,518 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 70,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 69,506 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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H189 TAW is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H189 TAW, 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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H189 TAW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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