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J288 DWU

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,195 mi
Last recorded66,195 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 DWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 66,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,183 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,356 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,025 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 44,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 43,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,437 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 42,436 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front os brake not locking out

ns washer part blocked

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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J288 DWU is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J288 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 J288 DWU registered?

J288 DWU is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J288 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 DWU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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