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J298 HMV

1992 Ford Econoline

Red Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1992 Ford Econoline144,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 HMV
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,496 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play first joint off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear service & parking brake is lower in effort

Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 80,019 miles

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

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

all steering idlers have play in them-steering box has slight play-brakepipes corroded/coverd unable to checkproperly-front balljoints boots deteriated and has slight play-

track rod ends have slight play in them-inner sills corroded-slight judder at front brakes-rear bearings hace slight play front and rear chassies corroded

windscreen slight crack-oil leak-battry slight movement

Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,536 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,535 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,745 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2006 74,742 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 74,420 miles
Fail 18 May 2005 74,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fog light switch in poor position unable to see from drivers position

front number plate cracked

kick up deflectors fitted

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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J298 HMV is a 1992 Ford Econoline in Red with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 144,428 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J298 HMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J298 HMV is a 1992 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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