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H835 TAA

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,649 mi
Last recorded74,649 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH835 TAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 74,649 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

cables rubbing steering uj front

Fail 8 Sep 2008 74,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Propshaft component defective

cables rubbing steering uj front

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 74,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 22 May 2007 74,227 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/rear inner tyre flat

powersteering pump loose,rad loose,

Pass 26 Aug 2006 66,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 66,853 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Braket To Front Of Body Both Sides

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 358,463 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight lift in king pins

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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H835 TAA is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H835 TAA, 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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H835 TAA is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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