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J284 DWU

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,157 mi
Last recorded47,157 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 DWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,157 miles

SEE OLD ADVISORY SHEET DATED FEB 22 / 2010 FOR LIST OF ADVISED ITEMS

SEE OLD ADVISORY SHEET DATED MARCH 02 / 2010 FOR LIST OF ADVISED ITEMS

Fail 2 Mar 2010 47,154 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

MANUAL STEERING RACK FITTED / SLIGHT PLAY DEVELOPING IN RACK ENDS / DRUM STICKS

NO CAM BELT COVER FITTED / OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / CORRODED / PLATE WORK AND WELDING BEEN CARRIED OUT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING VERY WEAK IN PLACES / FLEXING UNDER PRESSURE / GOING BLACK IN AREAS / VEHICLE BECOMING VERY WEAK IN STRUCTURE

VEHICLE B0DY IN POOR CONDITION / BECOMING CORRODED / SIGNS OF WELDING / PLATE WORK BEEN CARRIED OUT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

Fail 22 Feb 2010 47,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NO CAM BELT COVER FITTED / OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / BECOMING VERY WEAK IN PLACES / FLEXING UNDER PRESSURE / GOING BLACK IN AREAS / VEHICLE BECOMING VERY WEAK IN STRUCTURE

VEHICLE B0DY IN POOR CONDITION / BECOMING CORRODED / SIGNS OF WELDING / PLATE WORK BEEN CARRIED OUT THROUGH OUT VEHICLE

Pass 28 Feb 2009 37,312 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

nearside inner sill corroded

slight leak on rear axle

Pass 5 Feb 2008 58,871 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 58,802 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

small crack on top left screen

Pass 6 Jan 2007 51,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,681 miles

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

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

center prop bearing worn

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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J284 DWU is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J284 DWU, 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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What year was J284 DWU registered?

J284 DWU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J284 DWU safe to buy?

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