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Q879HPW

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,077 mi
Last recorded33,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ879HPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2008 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,706 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 17,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

slight fluctuation to off side and near side front discs

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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Q879HPW is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Q879HPW, 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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What year was Q879HPW registered?

Q879HPW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1991.

Is Q879HPW safe to buy?

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