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J983 FDM

1991 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

294,871 mi
Last recorded294,871 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ983 FDM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 294,871 miles

all suspension shows signs of age

front washers could be better

front wipers smeary

Pass 3 Feb 2011 249,800 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 22,514 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,616 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 21,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,507 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 18,619 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 18,619 miles

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

Corrosion forming near offside front suspension leg top mounting.

Corrosion forming on brake pipes.

Exhaust is corroded.

Nearside front ferrel corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Nearside rear outer tyre cut in tread.

Offside headlamp aim on high limit.

Oil leaks.

Screen is damaged.

Slight play in offside front hub.

Slight run out on front brakes.

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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J983 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J983 FDM, 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 J983 FDM registered?

J983 FDM is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 December 1991.

Is J983 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J983 FDM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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