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J217 MKP

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

39,005 mi
Last recorded39,005 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 MKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 39,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes coated in under seal

lots of welding been cared out and under body seal

oil leak

prop shaft has slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2016 39,005 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure hitting of propshaft (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes coated in under seal

lots of welding been cared out and under body seal

oil leak

prop shaft has slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,260 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 38,254 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,819 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 34,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both chassis rails heavily patched and corroded

drivers seat cushion disintegrated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,532 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 33,532 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2012 33,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,429 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 32,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough

offside outer rear tyre slightly cracked/mis-shaped on sidewalls

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,494 miles

chassi heavy underseal hard to inspect

Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,221 miles

excessive plating on chassis

Fail 8 Feb 2008 31,221 miles

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

excessive plating on chassis

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,971 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 29,937 miles

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

complete chassis rail offside and nearside corroded and welded to excess

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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J217 MKP is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J217 MKP, 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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J217 MKP is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1992.

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