MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
nearside front seat/belt removed
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
surface corrosion on all parts of underbody
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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RIW 3197 is a 1990 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 RIW 3197, 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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RIW 3197 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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