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J230 WVN

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,948 mi
Last recorded11,948 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 WVN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 11,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 10,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 8,578 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 4,850 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 2,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,946 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 97,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,889 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,883 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 91,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

prop bearing rubber marked yellow

Fail 17 Aug 2015 91,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch near shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

prop bearing rubber marked yellow

Pass 11 Sep 2014 89,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear diff has slight leak from back plate seal

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,676 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 86,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 85,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 85,010 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,364 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J230 WVN is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 J230 WVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J230 WVN registered?

J230 WVN is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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