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L191 NWU

1994 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

26,333 mi
Last recorded26,333 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 NWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 26,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,747 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,121 miles

Nearside under sill/step holed

Pass 2 Nov 2018 20,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 17,076 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 14,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Jan 2017 14,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 5 Feb 2016 12,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 7,765 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 7,765 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2014 2,095 miles

Slight corrosion near both rear spring shackles.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 2,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Slight corrosion near both rear spring shackles.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,306 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 138,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 136,109 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 136,109 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,002 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 77,343 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 75,161 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2006 71,898 miles

advise only front pipe (exhaust) very close to cross member

advise only offside rear brake binding slightly after use

advise only slight play to offside steering rack arm

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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L191 NWU is a 1994 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L191 NWU, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L191 NWU registered?

L191 NWU is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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