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H837 VVG

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

7,412 mi
Last recorded7,412 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH837 VVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 7,412 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside/offside coated in underseal/ (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside/nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 7,178 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /coated in underseal/ welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 7,178 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced /coated in underseal/ welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 6,932 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside/welded/coated in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside/nearside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 6,639 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front/rear /coated in underseal/welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 6,280 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front /rear /underside coated in paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 6,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front /rear /underside coated in paint (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 6,191 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 5,955 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 5,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 5,595 miles

Front exhaust blow

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 5,162 miles

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 4,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 3,684 miles

front inner arches corroded

n/s sill corroded

undersealed under vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2015 3,684 miles

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

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

front inner arches corroded

n/s sill corroded

undersealed under vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2014 2,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 99,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,129 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s and n/s windscreen wipers split at ends.

park brake holding but low on effort for size of vehicle (passed)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 97,103 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 95,931 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 94,816 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 91,361 miles

slight blow on exhaust †front and rear cross member and inner and outer sills heavily covvered in new underseal †o/s rear wheel arch taped up †front discs poor on inner face †

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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H837 VVG is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H837 VVG, 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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What year was H837 VVG registered?

H837 VVG is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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