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J106 OWL

1992 Ford Motor Caravan

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,702 mi
Last recorded79,702 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Motor Caravan62,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 OWL
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 78,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,087 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 76,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,050 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,714 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 68,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,710 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has corrosion withstood CAT

Pass 29 May 2018 64,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 63,805 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 63,805 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 62,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,631 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,572 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,614 miles

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2011 59,611 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

2 front inner sills have excessive corrosion, not within prescribed area.

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

Nearside front outer sills has corrosion, not within pescribed area

Oil leak

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 51,751 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

only just pass on emision c/o is 3.5% max is 3.5%

rear brake increese and decreese high

Fail 5 Aug 2008 51,751 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

only just pass on emision c/o is 3.5% max is 3.5%

rear brake increese and decreese high

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,472 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 50,472 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 45,722 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 45,722 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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J106 OWL is a 1992 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 62,190 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J106 OWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J106 OWL registered?

J106 OWL is a 1992 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 29 January 1992.

Is J106 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J106 OWL shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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