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H855 JEL

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,943 mi
Last recorded42,943 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH855 JEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,943 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle.

front vallance corroding.

outer sills corroding.

rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 42,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion throughout vehicle.

front vallance corroding.

outer sills corroding.

rear brake pipes corroding.

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,384 miles

front brake pipes corroding.

outer sills corroded,not in prescribed area.

rear tyres perishing,wearing out on edges and close to wear markers,advise replacements.

surface corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,934 miles

no oil in engine.

rear tyres wearing out on outer edge,advise replacements soon.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,934 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front brake pipe corroding.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 38,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

nearside front brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front brake pipe corroding.

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,830 miles

both front brake pipes corroding.

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge.

center/rear exhaust box join slight blow.

surface corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,660 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 36,660 miles

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroding.

rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

slight travel and free play in hand brake lever.

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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H855 JEL is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H855 JEL, 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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H855 JEL is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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