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SIG 6901

1990 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,020 mi
Last recorded71,020 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Transit56,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 6901
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,020 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 70,984 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 70,979 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

battery tray corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,643 miles

corrosion to battery tray

corrosion to front rad support / lower arches

fuel tank ratchet strapped up

headlight masks fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 67,373 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 67,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,481 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Fuel tank straps missing replaced by ratchet straps

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 65,478 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Both front shock absorbers weak

Fuel tank straps missing replaced by ratchet straps

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,877 miles

Both front shock absorbers weak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 60,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front wheel slight play

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,286 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 60,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,525 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,974 miles

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

Leaf spring hanger offside front corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 54,974 miles

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

Leaf spring hanger offside front corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,937 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front metal brke pipes covered in grease

n/s/f outer tyre starting to crack

n/s/f tyre staring to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight free play in steering

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front metal brke pipes covered in grease

n/s/f outer tyre starting to crack

n/s/f tyre staring to crack

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight free play in steering

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,679 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

condition of windscreen wiper blades/cyflwr llafnau y sychwr a'r sgrin flaen

Fail 23 May 2006 37,662 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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SIG 6901 is a 1990 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SIG 6901, 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 SIG 6901 registered?

SIG 6901 is a 1990 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is SIG 6901 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 6901 shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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