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J272 RBU

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,108 mi
Last recorded49,108 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ272 RBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,108 miles

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

PARK BRAKE CABLE ROD SLIDER INSECURE

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BEHIND REAR SWINGING SHACKLES

STEERING COLOUM LOWER U/J WORN SLIGHT

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 49,108 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

PARK BRAKE CABLE ROD SLIDER INSECURE

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED BEHIND REAR SWINGING SHACKLES

STEERING COLOUM LOWER U/J WORN SLIGHT

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 232 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 232 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 96,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 96,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2006 91,795 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2005 85,931 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 85,929 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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J272 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J272 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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J272 RBU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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