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J226 LBB

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

18,645 mi
Last recorded18,645 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 LBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,645 miles

oil leek from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,699 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

chassis newly painted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 6,068 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

rear exhaust tail pipe blowing

Pass 19 Dec 2009 85,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2009 85,203 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,697 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,697 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 61,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 61,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,975 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 58,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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J226 LBB is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J226 LBB, 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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J226 LBB is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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