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JMG 293W

1980 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Ford Transit55,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMG 293W
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,652 miles

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,586 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,089 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 68,077 miles

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

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

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

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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JMG 293W is a 1980 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1980 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 55,324 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 JMG 293W, 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 46 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 JMG 293W registered?

JMG 293W is a 1980 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 November 1980.

Is JMG 293W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMG 293W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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