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H881 JEV

1990 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,645 mi
Last recorded19,645 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH881 JEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,645 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

top cam belt cover missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 19,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

top cam belt cover missing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,907 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

corrosion to offside front wing no sharp edges at time of test

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

timing belt cover missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 6,403 miles

Oil leak

timing belt cover missing

Fail 9 Aug 2011 6,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

timing belt cover missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 2,532 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 3 Aug 2010 2,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front wheel arch no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,264 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 99,251 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 95,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

rear body lower panel corroded & holed

Fail 23 Jun 2008 95,739 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both fuel tank straps corroded

rear body lower panel corroded & holed

Pass 2 Jul 2007 89,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracks in side wall

slight play in rack & pinion

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,346 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 87,346 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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H881 JEV is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H881 JEV, 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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H881 JEV is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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