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J929 GCW

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

7,472 mi
Last recorded7,472 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 GCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2014 7,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust manifold cracked/slightly blowing.

front and rear chassis has slight corrosion.

n/s front tyre cracking/pereshing.

o/s rear mud shield corroded.

slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 7,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust manifold cracked/slightly blowing.

front and rear chassis has slight corrosion.

n/s front tyre cracking/pereshing.

o/s rear mud shield corroded.

slight play in both front kingpins.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s rear mud shield corroded.

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

Slight corrosion on n/s front chassis.

Slight play in front kingpins.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,132 miles

battery loose/insecure.

play in both front kingpins.

rear chassis both sides corroding.

Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

battery loose/insecure.

play in both front kingpins.

rear chassis both sides corroding.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,662 miles

play in kingpin

rear chassis both sides corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2011 6,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

brakes only just met minimum efficiency requirment

o/s and n/s chassis corroding

water leak from top radiator hose

Pass 23 Apr 2010 106,278 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 106,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (6.4.A.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

radiator leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 5,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 5,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 105,208 miles

both king pins have slight play

return spring on handbrake cable broken but not affecting handbrake return

wheel arch panel under n/s rear loose insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2008 105,208 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both king pins have slight play

return spring on handbrake cable broken but not affecting handbrake return

wheel arch panel under n/s rear loose insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2007 104,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 104,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

n/s front bumper insecure

n/s rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play/wear in both king pins

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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J929 GCW is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J929 GCW, 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 J929 GCW registered?

J929 GCW is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 September 1991.

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