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J242 LCP

1992 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

13,688 mi
Last recorded13,688 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ242 LCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2018 13,688 miles

Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Above engine (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' And delamonation (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Various areas of corrosion

Pass 19 May 2017 12,025 miles

All steal brake pipes corroding

LPG Tank very corroded

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

Fail 10 May 2017 12,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear and compensator pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

All steal brake pipes corroding

LPG Tank very corroded

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 5,524 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 5,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill/arch (6.1.C.1)

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 chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2016 5,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing near shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis spring hangers and floor to inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inne wing and chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 1,115 miles

verious amounts of slight body and chassis corosion

Pass 23 Apr 2014 96,334 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,331 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 88,216 miles

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

the gas tank is very rusty

the windscreen is cracked but not a fail

Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

the gas tank is very rusty

the windscreen is cracked but not a fail

Pass 30 Apr 2011 79,707 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 79,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE ZONES

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,230 miles

FRONT SCREEN OUTSIDE ZONES

Pass 28 May 2009 73,675 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 65,599 miles

slight corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r inner arch

Pass 11 Jun 2007 66,407 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,633 miles

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

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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J242 LCP is a 1992 Ford Transit in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J242 LCP, 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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J242 LCP is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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