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J992 RAV

1991 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

37,122 mi
Last recorded37,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ992 RAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 37,122 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,944 miles

n/s rear tyers worn close to legal limit corrosion to chassis at rear spring mountings but not yet excessive

Fail 24 Feb 2010 32,944 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyers worn close to legal limit corrosion to chassis at rear spring mountings but not yet excessive

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,298 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 29,298 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 27,803 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 26,268 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 26,268 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

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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J992 RAV is a 1991 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 J992 RAV, 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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J992 RAV is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 1991.

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