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J207 VPY

1992 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ207 VPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,186 miles

brake load valve,rear suspension mounting areas.

o/s/f and n/s/r marker lights not working,o/s/r wheel arch,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f chassis,front crossmember corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f steering slight play,o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play,

rear exhaust incomplete,oil leak,rear crossmember corroded,chassis corroded,floor pan area and crossmember corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,132 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r marker lights not working,o/s/r wheel arch,o/s and n/s outer and inner sills,n/s/f chassis,front crossmember corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f steering slight play,o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings slight play,

rear exhaust incomplete,oil leak,rear crossmember corroded,chassis corroded,floor pan area and crossmember corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,261 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 76,329 miles

exhaust tailpipe not original and short

n/s/f wheel stud not original,slight play o/s steering rack,o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded,front spring top housing corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrule steel ends corroded,brake load valve stiff and corroded.

oil leak,battery insecure,front wiper blades,no dashlights,o/s battery corroded,propshaft centre bearing,handbrake pivot bolt seized,rear wheel arches and outer and inner sills corroded.

rear service imbalance high.

wishbone arms corroded,brake pedal anti-slip,seatbelt not cheked due to child seat,front anti-roll bar bushes perished,n/s and o/s suspension mounting areas corroded,rear crossmember corroded,floor pan and rear suspension mounting areas corroded,

Fail 29 Sep 2006 76,299 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device missing (3.1.4b)

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip,seatbelt not checked due to child seat.

front anti-roll bar bushes perished,n/s and o/s suspension mounting areas corroded,rear crossmember corroded,floor pan and rear suspension mounting area corroded,exhaust tailpipe not original and short.

froont wiper blades,no dashlights o/s,battery corroded,propshaft centre bearing,handbrake pivot bolt seized, rear wheel arches and outer and inner sills.

n/s/f wheel stud not original,slight play o/s steering rack,o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroded,front spring top housing corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrule steel ends corroded,brake load valve stiff and corroded.wishbone arms corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2005 73,261 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2005 72,608 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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J207 VPY is a 1992 Ford Transit in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J207 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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J207 VPY is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1992.

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