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J286 NBD

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

19,347 mi
Last recorded19,347 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 NBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 19,347 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources DIM (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY ADRIFT

Pass 17 Oct 2022 19,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Pass 13 Oct 2021 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 19,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 19,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside - upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak from auxiliary hydraulic system

Pass 20 Sep 2018 19,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front body panel missing

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 18,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front body panel missing

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 18,390 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

prop shaft bearing has slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 18,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

prop shaft bearing has slight play

oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,036 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2013 17,658 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,645 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 17,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 16,970 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,068 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,691 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,598 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,598 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 14,509 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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J286 NBD is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J286 NBD, 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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J286 NBD is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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