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J140 VPY

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,600 mi
Last recorded24,600 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 VPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,600 miles

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

Oil leak

sections of both the floor and chassis rails are showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,124 miles

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

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

sections of both the floor and chassis rails are showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,351 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 22,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 20,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake comensator valve requires attention

front brakes are binding slightly

front bumper broken

nearside rear bumper pad missing

play in nearside of steering rack

windscreen washers require adjusting

Fail 21 Jul 2010 20,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake comensator valve requires attention

front brakes are binding slightly

front bumper broken

nearside rear bumper pad missing

play in nearside of steering rack

windscreen washers require adjusting

Fail 10 Jul 2009 19,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear chassis shows general signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear chassis shows general signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2008 19,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,095 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 18 May 2007 18,365 miles

front number plate damaged

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 6 May 2006 17,649 miles

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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J140 VPY is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 J140 VPY, 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 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J140 VPY is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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