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J489 MLT

1992 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,228 mi
Last recorded68,228 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 MLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 68,228 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 68,049 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,600 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 67,504 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 67,504 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

o/s/f anti roll bar bush slight play

o/s/f tyre perished

slight blow centre and rear exhaust joints

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 64,901 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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J489 MLT is a 1992 Ford Transit in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J489 MLT, 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 J489 MLT registered?

J489 MLT is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 1992.

Is J489 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J489 MLT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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