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J229 WFL

1992 Ford Ranger

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,130 mi
Last recorded93,130 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2016
Typical for 1992 Ford Ranger51,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 WFL
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2016 93,130 miles

Body has slight corrosion every where (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,572 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front bearings have play

both front body mounts splitting

both offside tyres worn

exhaust blow

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,646 miles

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

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front exhaust box cracked

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

windscreen marked

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,646 miles

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

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front exhaust box cracked

headlamp patterns poor

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre cracking

windscreen marked

Pass 23 Aug 2011 65,337 miles

1 exhaust mount bracket broken

Both headlights blurry

Fog light secured with cable ties

O/S/R shock damp

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Slight halfshaft end float play in rear axle

both front wheel bearing have play

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,105 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,877 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 56,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 42,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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J229 WFL is a 1992 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 51,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J229 WFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J229 WFL is a 1992 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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