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H218 XYB

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,642 mi
Last recorded3,642 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 XYB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 3,642 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 3,642 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outer sill corrode and o/s inner chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,294 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear wheel arch corrode and rear cross member

Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,294 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear wheel arch corrode and rear cross member

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 43,921 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,060 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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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H218 XYB is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H218 XYB, 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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H218 XYB is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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