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H688 OVG

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,884 mi
Last recorded6,884 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH688 OVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 6,884 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole floor pan and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg near radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 6,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively passed brake test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside indicator switch sticks

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top chassis leg corroded

all front chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 6,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen zones A&B. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 6,412 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 6,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower nearside and offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 4,909 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front top of a pillar hole to sleeper cab

Offside center chassis leg corroded

Offside end of cab corroded

Rear axle damp

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 4,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg to bottom arm major welding and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired b pillar to door step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front top of a pillar hole to sleeper cab

Offside center chassis leg corroded

Offside end of cab corroded

Rear axle damp

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 4,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 4,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety vac pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 4,581 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 places,marked (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven front (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion below step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion below step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 4,187 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 May 2017 4,186 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion both front sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 3,691 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 1,576 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear box fluid leak

Fail 6 Feb 2015 1,557 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear box fluid leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,829 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 93,840 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,356 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 93,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 92,058 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 90,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 90,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,316 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 87,104 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 83,189 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,129 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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H688 OVG is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H688 OVG, 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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H688 OVG is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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