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H686 PPU

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,213 mi
Last recorded91,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 PPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,213 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tow eye mounting corroded

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

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but overall rigidity solid

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat and wheel corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 22 Jul 2026 91,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of the centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and rears corroded and also covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tow eye mounting corroded

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

Nearside Front sill damaged and corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but overall rigidity solid

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre prop donut (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat and wheel corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 2 Jun 2025 90,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes, front to rears and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security towing eye mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,942 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/front to rear and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis /front crossmember/towing eye (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front damage to n/s/f sill

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,298 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 89,882 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 89,135 miles

Tyres all over 10 years old

Fail 3 Jun 2021 89,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyres all over 10 years old

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,689 miles

front shocks weak dampening

Fail 10 Oct 2019 88,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front shocks weak dampening

Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,127 miles

front shock absorber weak dampening

small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front shock absorber weak dampening

small chip in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2017 85,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,768 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 79,085 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 79,085 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,201 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 76,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,547 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 73,342 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2010 71,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

chip in windscreen

ns/front tyre is cracking on sidewalls

os/front tyre is cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,354 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2008 71,118 miles

Battery insecure

battry tray heavly corroded

drivers door corroding

n/s/f brake ferruls corroded

n/s/f tyre heavly perished

n/s/f wheel arch corroding

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f brake ferrulls corroded

o/s/f tyre heavly perished

o/s/f tyre heavly worn on innner edge

pasenger front door corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in stearing

vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 13 May 2008 71,117 miles

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

Battery insecure

battry tray heavly corroded

drivers door corroding

n/s/f brake ferruls corroded

n/s/f tyre heavly perished

n/s/f wheel arch corroding

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f brake ferrulls corroded

o/s/f tyre heavly perished

o/s/f tyre heavly worn on innner edge

pasenger front door corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in stearing

vehicle corroding in various places

Fail 17 May 2007 70,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 70,709 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,665 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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H686 PPU is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1990 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 56,304 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 H686 PPU, 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 36 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H686 PPU is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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