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J299 CET

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

36,878 mi
Last recorded36,878 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 CET
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 36,878 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,559 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 36,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 36,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 36,203 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 36,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2021 36,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 28 Oct 2021 36,563 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,742 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 36,104 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 36,008 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,530 miles

Undersealed underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,211 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 36,162 miles

under side is heavly covered with sealer

Fail 28 May 2016 36,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under side is heavly covered with sealer

Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

tail pipe corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 6 Jun 2015 36,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

prop shaft centre bush splitting

slight play nearside rack end

tail pipe corroded

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 31 May 2014 36,831 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2014 36,831 miles

ALL UNDER SIDE IS HEAVLY UNDER SEALED

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 36,190 miles

hand brake lever mounted to left slightly

rear brakes uneven

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

hand brake lever mounted to left slightly

Pass 3 May 2012 36,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,162 miles

Oil leak

cracks in off side front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,307 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 36,307 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,265 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 34,265 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,660 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,117 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 49,112 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,571 miles

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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J299 CET is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 J299 CET, 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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J299 CET is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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