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H342 BRN

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH342 BRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2024 42,532 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked through outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear back plate damp

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front cross member / radiator support heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2016 42,486 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 42,479 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON SIDE WALL

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres and offside rear tyre appear aged and have perishing/cracking evident - early replacement recommended

slight oil weep from offside hub seal area - not considered contaminating brake assembly - further investigation recommended

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,383 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,877 miles

advise osr hub oil seal weeping

Fail 21 May 2012 40,877 miles

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

advise osr hub oil seal weeping

Pass 19 May 2011 40,873 miles

advise pinhole in exhaust silencer

Pass 21 May 2010 40,009 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 39,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 36,376 miles

advise replacement of wiper blades

advise surface cracks in osf tyre advise replacement

advise very slight blow from centre silencer with budget repair but ok at time of test

Pass 11 May 2007 34,305 miles

advise osr fog lamp inoperative

advise slight blow from exhaust down pipe joint

Fail 11 May 2007 34,305 miles

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

advise osr fog lamp inoperative

advise slight blow from exhaust down pipe joint

Pass 17 May 2006 32,405 miles

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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H342 BRN is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 H342 BRN, 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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H342 BRN is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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