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J249 NBD

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,398 mi
Last recorded17,398 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 NBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 17,398 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 16,771 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,007 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 15,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 15,247 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,201 miles

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake light on dash not working

Fail 18 Jun 2015 15,201 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Outer Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake light on dash not working

Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,072 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s/f door step

fading and water damage to front no plate

wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2014 15,070 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

corrosion to front brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s/f door step

fading and water damage to front no plate

n/s/r outer tyre under inflatted

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 14,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 rear tyres cracking

both passenger seats removed

rear springs weakened

Fail 4 Mar 2013 14,903 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 rear tyres cracking

rear springs weakened

Pass 19 Mar 2012 14,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 14,594 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,237 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 14,237 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 13,717 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,479 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 13,479 miles

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

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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J249 NBD is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J249 NBD, 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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J249 NBD is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1992.

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