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H863 AMG

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

14,513 mi
Last recorded14,513 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH863 AMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,513 miles

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

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jun 2009 14,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Fail 6 Apr 2009 14,510 miles

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

lift in nearside kingpin

no dash lights

offside washer jet not working

Fail 27 Mar 2009 14,500 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

lift in nearside kingpin

no dash lights

offside washer jet not working

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,025 miles

slight lift in nearside king pin

water pump leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2007 11,025 miles

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

slight lift in nearside king pin

Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,077 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

bonnet straps have petruding edges

lift in king pins

Fail 14 Sep 2007 10,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside outer seal holed but not in a precribed area.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,173 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 6,173 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

bonnet secures poorly

rear exhaust mount loose

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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H863 AMG is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 H863 AMG, 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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H863 AMG is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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