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H217 GWD

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,567 mi
Last recorded78,567 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH217 GWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,567 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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 76,981 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,084 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,577 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

slight play in front kingpins

Fail 24 Feb 2009 71,538 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,118 miles

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2007 63,022 miles

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

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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H217 GWD is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H217 GWD, 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 H217 GWD registered?

H217 GWD is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H217 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H217 GWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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