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J278 UTW

1991 Iveco-ford Cargo

Blue Diesel 6224cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,295 mi
Last recorded105,295 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1991 Iveco-ford Cargo49,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 UTW
MakeIveco-ford
ModelCargo
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,224cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,295 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 181,815 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,714 miles

Both rear number plate bulbs 50% working

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

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

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

O/S front headlight slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 98,669 miles

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

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

Both rear number plate bulbs 50% working

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

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

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

O/S front headlight slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 94,514 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,398 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

How Reliable is the Iveco-ford Cargo?

Based on 634 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,795
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 10
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 9
Side repeater not working 9
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8
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J278 UTW is a 1991 Iveco-ford Cargo in Blue with a 6,224cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Iveco-ford Cargo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 49,442 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 Iveco-ford Cargo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J278 UTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco-ford Cargo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Iveco-ford Cargo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J278 UTW is a 1991 Iveco-ford Cargo, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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