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H311 HLM

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH311 HLM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 63,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 62,255 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 60,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 60,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 60,108 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 59,601 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake slight bind

Offside Front wiper blade worn

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,925 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,914 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

water from front

Fail 13 Oct 2017 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

water from front

Pass 14 Oct 2016 56,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 53,559 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,671 miles

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

front exhaust clamp to gearbox missing

nearside front cross member corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp to gearbox missing

nearside front cross member corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,015 miles

slight play in n.s/f and o/s/f king pines

slight play infront wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2011 51,443 miles

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

battery loose

hole o/s/f outer sill

o/s/f sill step corroded under vehicle

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f king pins

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,560 miles

Battery insecure

front exhaust clamp missing (exhaust still secure)

o/s doorstep/sill area getting tender & corroded

o/s floor getting corroded

o/s/f seat slightly insecure

slight play in front kingpins both sides

slight play in front wheel bearings both sides

Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,560 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Battery insecure

front exhaust clamp missing (exhaust still secure)

o/s doorstep/sill area getting tender & corroded

o/s/f seat slightly insecure

slight play in front kingpins both sides

slight play in front wheel bearings both sides

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,793 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing ( exhaust still secure )

N/s and o/s king pins have slight play

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

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front exhaust clamp missing ( exhaust still secure )

N/s and o/s king pins have slight play

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

Rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,740 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in steering box

Slight play o/s/f king pin

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,740 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear exhaust mounting splitting

Slight play in steering box

Slight play o/s/f king pin

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,529 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 47,529 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 45,897 miles

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

excess corrosion to n/s/f door bottom,no sharp edges

n/s/r parking brake efficiency nearing limit

Fail 3 Oct 2006 45,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

excess corrosion to n/s/f door bottom,no sharp edges

Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,613 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 41,613 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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H311 HLM is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H311 HLM, 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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H311 HLM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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