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J95 REL

1991 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

127,574 mi
Last recorded127,574 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ95 REL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 127,574 miles

Centre Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 125,190 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 125,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 122,507 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 122,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 122,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 122,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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J95 REL 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 J95 REL, 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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J95 REL is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 December 1991.

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