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H208 FBC

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 FBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,947 miles

rear bumper side caps missing

Fail 25 Jun 2007 68,947 miles

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

rear bumper side caps missing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 64,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 64,772 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine uneven idle at idle

oil leak from offside rear diff oil seal

Fail 23 May 2006 64,604 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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H208 FBC is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H208 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H208 FBC registered?

H208 FBC is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is H208 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H208 FBC shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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