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J298 HPO

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 HPO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 100,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 90,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,433 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 77,552 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 77,552 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J298 HPO is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J298 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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J298 HPO is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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