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J31 NFP

1992 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 NFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,303 miles

Both front top marker lamps inoperative

Both sills corroded

Near side front under lamp trim broken

Off side front wheel arch repaired using filler

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2012 94,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 94,872 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 94,870 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heavy surface corrosion on rear cross member

Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,683 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,606 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,586 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

surface corrosion on front cross member and rear part of chassis

Fail 11 Sep 2008 92,586 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface corrosion on front cross member and rear part of chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2007 89,683 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 89,681 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,755 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 85,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

battary loose on carrier

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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J31 NFP is a 1992 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J31 NFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J31 NFP registered?

J31 NFP is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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