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J338 SPA

1992 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,059 mi
Last recorded100,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ338 SPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,059 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,468 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,448 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 96,692 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 96,675 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount/suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 93,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside front outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,930 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2019 89,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,434 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,917 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,396 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,396 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,505 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 75,998 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 73,217 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2011 72,267 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 68,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 67,729 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 67,729 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 67,410 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,394 miles

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,763 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 57,754 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs corrided

o/s/rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,161 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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J338 SPA is a 1992 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J338 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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J338 SPA is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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