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J260 RBU

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,236 mi
Last recorded63,236 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ260 RBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 63,236 miles

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,770 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 54,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 54,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Rear Integral body structure is fractured adversely affecting braking or steering (6.1.6)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 50,256 miles

advise,nearside front seat belt condition. front susspension bottom ball joints,slight lift. load laden valve. †advise on glass marking.at off side' †advise on rust spots on undersude of vehicle.

Pass 11 Nov 2005 43,845 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 43,543 miles

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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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J260 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J260 RBU, 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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J260 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1992.

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