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J931 SVP

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,742 mi
Last recorded55,742 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ931 SVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2021 55,742 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of vehicle cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff pinion bearing worn / pinion seal leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,392 miles

Both rear leaf springs bushes deteriorated at both ends of springs

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,389 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft likely to become detached securing bolt wound out (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear leaf springs bushes deteriorated at both ends of springs

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,957 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated (at both ends)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,308 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,459 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 51,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,080 miles

ALL WELDING REPAIRS ARE TO MINIMUM STANDARDS

EXHAUST REPAIRED AT SPLIT WITH CLIP BUT NOT BLOWING AT TIME OF RETEST

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70x15C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 50,069 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70x15C (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jan 2016 50,029 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,170 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 44,457 miles

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

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

play in both propshaft centre bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,826 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 27 Jul 2012 41,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 6 May 2010 41,108 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 May 2010 41,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,441 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 21,395 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 9,410 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 9,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J931 SVP is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J931 SVP, 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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J931 SVP is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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