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J860 GHG

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 GHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 82,437 miles

chassis poor general condition corroding

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear inside tyre soft

nearside rear light cluster poor condition

offside front wheel bearing slight play/king pin

oil leaks

parking brake on last reserve of travel

propshaft centre bearing collasped

spare wheel carrier tied up with rope

Fail 11 Sep 2008 82,434 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

chassis poor general condition corroding

front number plate poor condition

nearside rear inside tyre soft

nearside rear light cluster poor condition

offside front wheel bearing slight play/king pin

oil leaks

parking brake on last reserve of travel

propshaft centre bearing collasped

spare wheel carrier tied up with rope

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,129 miles

Oil leak

centre prop shaft bearing poor condition

front nearside king pin slight lift

front nearside tyre worn on edges

front no.plate poor condition

front offside seatbelt poor condition

parking brake lever approaching last reserve travel

rear nearside inner tyre soft

Fail 29 Aug 2007 79,119 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre bearing prop shaft poor condition

f/n/s tyre worn on edges

front noi plate poor condition

n/s/f king pin slight lift

n/s/r inside tyre soft

o/s/f seat belt poor condition

oil leak

parking brake leaver approaching last reserve of travel

Fail 4 Jul 2007 78,949 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside and offside wheel archs poor condition corroding

front nearside sill corroded not within prescribed area

front nearside tyre worn on edges

oil leak

slight polay steering box

Pass 27 Feb 2006 68,973 miles

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2006 68,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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J860 GHG is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 J860 GHG, 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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J860 GHG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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