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J918 GHG

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 GHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,581 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 78,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 78,710 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,061 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 4,446 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 7 May 2015 99,048 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,687 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 98,180 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 97,923 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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J918 GHG is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J918 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J918 GHG registered?

J918 GHG is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J918 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J918 GHG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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