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H997 AFB

1990 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,170 mi
Last recorded151,170 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 AFB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 151,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 146,250 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 13,729 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 137,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 108,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 108,782 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 67,987 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 31,769 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 31,740 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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H997 AFB is a 1990 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H997 AFB, 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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H997 AFB is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 1990.

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