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J986 KUT

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,651 mi
Last recorded60,651 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 KUT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,651 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,341 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,378 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 40,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 23,850 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

n/s & o/s chassis legs/rails corroded/repaired at various points

Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,489 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 122,477 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 21,012 miles

n/s/f king pin lift

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2005 20,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f king pin lift

osf wheel very slight bind

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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J986 KUT is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J986 KUT, 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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J986 KUT is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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