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H872 JEL

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,722 mi
Last recorded39,722 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 JEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 39,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (6.4.B.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 37,184 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Fail 30 Nov 2007 37,171 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

slight corrosion both front wheel arches

Pass 4 Aug 2006 35,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

emits some blue smoke on start up

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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H872 JEL is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H872 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H872 JEL registered?

H872 JEL is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H872 JEL safe to buy?

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