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PMB 355B

1990 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,858 mi
Last recorded48,858 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 355B
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 48,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,734 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 48,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily covered in under seal

Fail 22 Jul 2020 48,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body heavily covered in under seal

Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,333 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 46,997 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 462,754 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 46,247 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Jul 2014 45,225 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 44,830 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 42,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,299 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

battery not secure

Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

battery not secure

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,551 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,544 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

General corrosion to suspension components

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,703 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jun 2008 36,703 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,482 miles

nearside front tyre is starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2006 36,241 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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PMB 355B is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PMB 355B, 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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What year was PMB 355B registered?

PMB 355B is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for PMB 355B shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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