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H308 TWR

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,949 mi
Last recorded74,949 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 TWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,949 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 74,947 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust bracket snapped but the exhaust is secure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,806 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 67,806 miles

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

Centre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,118 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,118 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,232 miles

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Both front spring eye mounting brackets getting corroded.

Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly.

Front spring eye bushes getting perished.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Metal part of both brake flexs getting corroded.

Repairs to off side and near side front crossmember appear ok.

Some damage near side seatbelt webbing.

Some lift both front king pins.

Some misalinement boht rear spring leafs.

Some play at steering wheel.

Fail 8 May 2009 56,216 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front spring eye mounting brackets getting corroded.

Brake pedal rubber getting worn.

Centre section of exhaust blowing slightly.

Front spring eye bushes getting perished.

Metal part of both front brake flexs getting corroded.

Near side front tyre casing getting perished.

Off side rear tyres casings getting perished.

Repairs to off side rear chassis rails appear ok.

Some damage near side seatbelt webbing.

Some lift both front king pins.

Some miss alinement both rear spring leafs.

fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,045 miles

LIFT IN BOTH SIDE KING PINS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES WORN

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,045 miles

LIFT IN BOTH SIDE KING PINS

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR SPRING EYE BUSHES WORN

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,804 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 42,783 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to o/s/r chassis

lift in both front king pins

Pass 27 Feb 2006 40,567 miles

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

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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H308 TWR is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H308 TWR, 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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H308 TWR is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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