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H189 TEX

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 TEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 92,912 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 92,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 90,805 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 89,063 miles

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,063 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust baffles loose

n/s/f inner sill corroded

n/s/f outer sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,460 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,653 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside mirror lense damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer side wall

Nearside mirror lense damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill plus door surface rusted

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,310 miles

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

exhaust silencer baffle loose

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,310 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer baffle loose

slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,081 miles

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

exhaust silencer baffles loose

Fail 6 Mar 2014 78,081 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust silencer baffles loose

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,324 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,324 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,706 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 75,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,656 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,470 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 70,179 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,783 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,242 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 61,242 miles

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

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 TEX is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H189 TEX, 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 H189 TEX registered?

H189 TEX is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H189 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H189 TEX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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