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J266 VOV

1992 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,439 mi
Last recorded99,439 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ266 VOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 99,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside and nearside door sills corroded

offside and nearside front outer wheelarches corroded

oil filler cap missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,394 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

offside and nearside front wheelarches corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside door step corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2013 93,394 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

offside and nearside front wheelarches corroded

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside door step corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2012 93,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

front wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside front inner sills corroded

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,580 miles

both front steps corroded

chassis corroded in centre box section both sides

chip in windscreen

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2011 83,371 miles

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

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear 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)

both front steps corroded

chassis corroded in centre box section both sides

chip in windscreen

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,556 miles

battery insecure

corrosion in nearside and offside centre chassis beams by fuel tank

corrosion in offside inner door step

corrosion in offside inner sill panel

corrosion in offside outer wheel arch

freeplay in steering column

Fail 26 Oct 2010 74,445 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure

corrosion in nearside and offside centre chassis beams by fuel tank

corrosion in offside inner door step

corrosion in offside inner sill panel

corrosion in offside outer wheel arch

freeplay in steering column

Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

corrsion starting to take effect around o/s/f shock absorber

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2008 68,105 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel arch lower/under corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2008 68,087 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

battery insecure

nearside front wheel arch lower/under corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,369 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 67,354 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside door handle damaged sill working

Pass 6 Sep 2006 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J266 VOV is a 1992 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J266 VOV, 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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J266 VOV is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1992.

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