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J408 SVP

1992 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,321 mi
Last recorded81,321 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ408 SVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,321 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine very niosy?

handbrake return spring req; replacement soon.

oil leaks from engine?

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,128 miles

oil leaks from engine?

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

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

engine very niosy?

handbrake return spring req; replacement soon.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,662 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 41,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,306 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,223 miles

o/s/f battery tray area seems to be corroded but possibly welded on other side. its solid

Fail 7 Jul 2011 41,203 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/f battery tray area seems to be corroded but possibly welded on other side. its solid

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,981 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear inner tyres flat and offside inner tyre heavily perished

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,444 miles

front w/arches rusted

nearside fog light lens cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,753 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 38,753 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,353 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 37,353 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J408 SVP is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J408 SVP, 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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J408 SVP is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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