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H878 DBW

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH878 DBW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 82,872 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 82,872 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 81,496 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 75,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2010 73,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 71,107 miles

All seven tyres in poor condition.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 70,220 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,216 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

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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H878 DBW is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H878 DBW, 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 H878 DBW registered?

H878 DBW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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