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J229 MCK

1992 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,616 mi
Last recorded58,616 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 MCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,616 miles

3 child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 55,670 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 55,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,107 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2007 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,499 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 43,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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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J229 MCK is a 1992 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J229 MCK, 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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J229 MCK is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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