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J181 JMR

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ181 JMR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 76,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 75,372 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 74,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,088 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,963 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,377 miles

slight corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,377 miles

some corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas

some damage screen

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,101 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,101 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

no load body fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2012 73,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

no load body fitted

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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J181 JMR is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J181 JMR, 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 J181 JMR registered?

J181 JMR is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1992.

Is J181 JMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J181 JMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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