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J324 SPA

1992 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ324 SPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 92,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Heavily greased (all) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 89,763 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 89,439 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold to downpipe joint region (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch to outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside front inner wheel arch, rearward of road wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear leaf spring bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underseal applied to previous welded section, therefore, inspection limited

Uneven wear to nearside front tyre, inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2018 89,101 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,094 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing/wheel arch. as shown to vehicle presenter, as per marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed as per marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 5 Oct 2017 88,398 miles

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill- step region- as per marked (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside chassis rail, front section. as per marked (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside front cross member, near wheel arch- as per marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated, however not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,670 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D clamp bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

condition of sidewall of nearside rear outer tyre

general corrosion to the underside

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,089 miles

Condition of leaf spring bushes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear foot brake effort slow

Fail 2 Oct 2015 87,064 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill-As shown to vehicle presenter (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner Sill-As shown to vehicle presenter (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both front-Inner wheel arches-As shown to vehicle presenter (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear foot brake effort slow

Condition of leaf spring bushes

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,550 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,524 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 85,849 miles

brake pedal in initially goes to floor but on brake test ok

Pass 22 Sep 2012 85,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 84,009 miles

condition of front bumper mountings borderline

condition of front discs borderline

condition of rear shockers bushes

corrosion on chassis rails borderline

corrosion on coil springs borderline

corrosion on front crossmember borderline

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 82,839 miles

corrosion and underseal on both front wishbones borderline

corrosion on both front suspension top mounting borderline

corrosion on front bumper mounting borderline

engine oil leak

slight corrosion on both front chassis rails

slight play in both anti roll bar bushes

slight play in n/s/r s/abs bottom bush

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,573 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 81,549 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,896 miles

condition of both front discs

corrosion to n/s/f chassis extension.. borderline pass

corrrosion to both front flexi pipe ends

washer jets poor

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,335 miles

condition of all leaf spring bushes

corrosion to n/s outrigger next to fuel tank

corrosion to n/s/f chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,282 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 78,270 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside inner rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2005 76,602 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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J324 SPA is a 1992 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J324 SPA, 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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J324 SPA is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1992.

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