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J261 ERB

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

22,917 mi
Last recorded22,917 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 ERB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2017 22,917 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement load sensing valve is seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of towing eye / chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch lower corner (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mid section infront of shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower chassis box section / shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front body sill & inner step corroded

both front wheel arches are repaired with filler

corrosion to inner rear wings, front floors and all chassis sections

corrosion to inner rear wings, front floors and all chassis sections

various wielded repairs to underside if vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2017 22,890 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - nearside (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front towing eye - inner (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front towing eye - side (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - N/S/F (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear towing eye (2.4.A.3)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished and cracked.

Front number plate cracked

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and to suspension componants.

Nearside engine mount bracket has a loose bolt

Slight exhaust blow from centre section

Fail 16 Aug 2016 22,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 22,710 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 22,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 22,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,572 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 21,481 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,412 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 13,412 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 11,435 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 11,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 2,718 miles

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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J261 ERB is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J261 ERB, 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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J261 ERB is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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