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J997 ROP

1991 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,688 mi
Last recorded81,688 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Transit56,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 ROP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2011 81,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Engine oil leaK

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear indicator dim

Rear brake pipe fouling body

Windscreen damage outside all swept areas

Pass 17 Jul 2010 80,109 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear plate faded

rust and repair in various places underside and structure , on and near perscribed areas

Fail 23 May 2009 79,808 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine smokes slightly but clears

Pass 23 May 2009 79,808 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

engine smokes slightly but clears

Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,685 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR CHASSIS IS EXCESSIVELY CORRODED BOTH SIDES AWAY FROM MOUNT POINT

Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,883 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 77,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,179 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 72,458 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 72,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J997 ROP is a 1991 Ford Transit in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J997 ROP, 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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J997 ROP is a 1991 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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