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H731 SWA

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,079 mi
Last recorded95,079 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 SWA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 95,079 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,128 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including O/S & N/S inner sills & Chassis O/S under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 89,125 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn Spring fouling mounting housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including O/S & N/S inner sills & Chassis O/S under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 88,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn spring fouling mounting area (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lower pivot siezed (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty not illuminating (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion chassis rear shackle and anchor mountings

exhaust corroded

offside front anchor bush deteriorated

offside front hose ferrule close to wheel

rear brake pipes to hose and across axle covered in grease or other material

rear shackle bushes deteriorated

reverse light not working

slight corrosion brake servo

staining both rear brake back plates

unable to fully test under bonnet sound deadening fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 86,516 miles

corrosion on both rear spring hangers

Fail 10 Apr 2018 86,516 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement centre pivit (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion on both rear spring hangers

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,830 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 84,131 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,131 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 82,861 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes slight binding

Pass 28 Feb 2012 81,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 81,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,318 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 80,318 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 79,546 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 78,909 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,563 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,922 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 76,017 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

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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H731 SWA is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H731 SWA, 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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H731 SWA is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 October 1990.

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