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J171 MHD

1992 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,527 mi
Last recorded54,527 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 MHD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,527 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,765 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 50,865 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 50,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leak

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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J171 MHD is a 1992 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J171 MHD, 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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What year was J171 MHD registered?

J171 MHD is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J171 MHD safe to buy?

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