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J940 SVP

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,442 mi
Last recorded90,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ940 SVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 90,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower front panel crossmember

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower front panel crossmember

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 89,120 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 89,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 87,317 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 87,303 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak loose at manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 86,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,550 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,535 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 85,406 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,558 miles

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear axle brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,168 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 83,168 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,811 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills badly corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,811 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sills badly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,596 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside battery carrier allowing some movement of battery

petrol tank straps badly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 82,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside battery carrier allowing some movement of battery

petrol tank straps badly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,105 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 81,943 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,943 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,265 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,238 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2008 78,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 75,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,629 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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J940 SVP is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 J940 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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J940 SVP is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 September 1991.

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