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J962 TWN

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

27,063 mi
Last recorded27,063 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 TWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2008 27,063 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 23,901 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 23,898 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 23,420 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 23,403 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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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J962 TWN is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J962 TWN, 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 J962 TWN registered?

J962 TWN is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 October 1991.

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