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J296 HPO

1992 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,459 mi
Last recorded80,459 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 HPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2012 80,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

ALL CORROSION AREAS MARKED IN YELLOW !

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER AND OUTER WING CORRODED

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,420 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Fail 15 Jul 2011 76,407 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,365 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear outer tyre sidewall scuffed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,678 miles

Oil leak

SLIGHT REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,316 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 66,303 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 63,639 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside number plate light dim

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 618,881 miles

Engine oil leaks

Evidence of oil leaking from rear diff

Surfaces corrosion to under side of vehicle in places

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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J296 HPO is a 1992 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J296 HPO, 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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J296 HPO is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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