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J287 FVF

1992 Ford Transit

Beige Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,530 mi
Last recorded81,530 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ287 FVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 81,530 miles

Exhaust pipe has a tempary repair bandage fitted

Front grill panal insecure

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s under headlight panel missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 81,485 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner egde

Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,807 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 71,785 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Battery insecure

o/s/ steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,503 miles

Oil leak

corrosion nearside rear wheelarch

surface corrosion nearside front chassis

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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J287 FVF is a 1992 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J287 FVF, 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 J287 FVF registered?

J287 FVF is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J287 FVF safe to buy?

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