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MIL 7397

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,182 mi
Last recorded62,182 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 7397
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear outer chassis behind rear wheels starting to corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Fail 10 Apr 2018 62,182 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear outer chassis behind rear wheels starting to corroded but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,441 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 61,405 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,975 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis fibre glass (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 55,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Slight swet around n/s/r brake hub.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 52,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs badly corroded.

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

Oil leak.

Slight swet around n/s/r brake hub.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,118 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 44,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 24,074 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

24% imbalance on front brakes and warped

both front brake discs corroded

corrosion in both front outer wheel arches

corrosion starting in both outer sill panels

corrosion starting in offside front foot step

freeplay starting in nearside track rod end

freeplay starting in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 13,947 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 13,894 miles

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

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

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

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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MIL 7397 is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 MIL 7397, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MIL 7397 is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 May 1991.

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