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82,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front to rear of underneath vehicle is heavily coated with under seal and preventing a full inspection to assess corrosion
noise on rear wheel;s when spun possibly from diff
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front to rear of underneath vehicle is heavily coated with under seal and preventing a full inspection to assess corrosion
noise on rear wheel;s when spun possibly from diff
front to rear chassis and floor excessively coated with under seal
front to rear of underneath excessively coated in under seal
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
front to rear of underneath excessively coated in under seal
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S/FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER TREAD
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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J859 SFA is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
Across all 1991 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 56,040 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 J859 SFA, 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 35 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J859 SFA registered?
J859 SFA is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 1991.
Is J859 SFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for J859 SFA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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