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H857 TFV

1990 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,019 mi
Last recorded66,019 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH857 TFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,019 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 66,019 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 55,658 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 53,112 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 53,112 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 52,898 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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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H857 TFV is a 1990 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H857 TFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H857 TFV registered?

H857 TFV is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H857 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H857 TFV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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