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H317 ATU

1991 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,043 mi
Last recorded81,043 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 ATU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 81,043 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 80,783 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 75,682 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.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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H317 ATU is a 1991 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H317 ATU, 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 H317 ATU registered?

H317 ATU is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 1991.

Is H317 ATU safe to buy?

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