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J160 DRC

1992 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ160 DRC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,001 miles

Vehicle has general underside corrosion but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,930 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear rubber hangar (6.1.2 (a))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Centre CV (6.1.7 (c) (i))

N/S Inner step corroded but not a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2013 74,380 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

battery carrier rusting through and battery a bit loose

rear light panel couple rivets broken allowing panel to be a little insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,690 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 68,690 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing a little noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 65,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake pads could be low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,196 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J160 DRC is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J160 DRC, 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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J160 DRC is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1992.

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