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J331 LCW

1992 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ331 LCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 82,779 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 827,189 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 759,582 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 759,577 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,523 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,164 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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J331 LCW is a 1992 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J331 LCW, 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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What year was J331 LCW registered?

J331 LCW is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1992.

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