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H938 WMW

1990 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,975 mi
Last recorded95,975 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH938 WMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 95,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,568 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 94,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 92,077 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,065 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017

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

light corrosion in various areas

Fail 20 Jan 2017 7,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 5,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cut to sidewall no cords

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 3,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 3,479 miles

play at steering wheel /

Pass 5 Feb 2010 3,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 12,547 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 12,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 1,162 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 97,002 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 92,805 miles

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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H938 WMW is a 1990 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H938 WMW, 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 H938 WMW registered?

H938 WMW is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H938 WMW safe to buy?

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