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1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

29,348 mi
Last recorded29,348 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH889 EUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 28,459 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 28,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 26,808 miles

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

o/s/f tyre badly perished

rear chassis general corrosion

Fail 18 May 2010 26,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly corrosion

rear chassis general corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,892 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,579 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 25,560 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2007 24,175 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,082 miles

adv corrosion around o/s front suspension mount †adv damp around steering box †adv play in rear wheel bearings †adv front brake hose ferrals corroding

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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H889 EUR is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H889 EUR, 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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H889 EUR is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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