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H198 GLY

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

57,331 mi
Last recorded57,331 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 GLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,089 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 57,089 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,744 miles

Rear leaf spring bushes worn

underbody corroding

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,736 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and nearside (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

underbody areas / arches corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,022 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush NS + OS (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded By load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Diesel pump area slightly damp

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NSR + OSR (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 45,019 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR inner wheel arch / floor / rear outriggers / Lower sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OS lower sill / OSR valence (6.1.A.1)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush NS + OS (2.5.A.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded By load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Diesel pump area slightly damp

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer handle (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp NSR + OSR (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,912 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush NS + OS (2.5.A.3a)

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

NSR + OSR inner valence / OSR inner wheel arch corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 38,370 miles

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

Front brake disc corroded

OSR lower wing / Rear inner wheel arhcs corroding

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 38,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc corroded

OSR lower wing / Rear inner wheel arhcs corroding

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,122 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 30,122 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,183 miles

slight corrossion to underbody and chassiss

Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrossion to underbody and chassiss

Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,606 miles

Slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arch's

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 10,588 miles

side window missing

Fail 24 May 2010 10,497 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 Front 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 Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

driver seat cusion incomplete

Pass 9 Jun 2009 2,403 miles

corrossion in and out of prescribed areas not considered excessive at present time

Fail 26 May 2009 2,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrossion in and out of prescribed areas not considered excessive at present time

Pass 29 May 2008 95,969 miles

engine has bad oil leak

Fail 15 May 2008 95,774 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

engine has bad oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 86,743 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 86,493 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2006 76,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H198 GLY is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 H198 GLY, 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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H198 GLY is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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