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J187 VNY

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ187 VNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2009 60,568 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,542 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,505 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2008 58,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,469 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Jun 2006 45,702 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all wheel arches corroding

footbrake anti slip rubber slightly worn

nearsaide rear indicator lens cracked

nearside headlamp lens chipped

oil leak

rear ends of main front to rear chassis members corroding general corrosion throughout vehicle some welded repairs

Fail 14 Jun 2006 45,543 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

all wheel arches corroding

footbrake anti slip rubber slightly worn

nearside headlamp lens chipped

nearside rear indicator lens cracked

oil leak

rear ends of main front to rear chassis members corroding general corrosion throughout vehicle some welded repairs

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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J187 VNY is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J187 VNY, 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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J187 VNY is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J187 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J187 VNY shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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