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B29 JJV

1985 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB29 JJV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,247 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber deteriorating

front reg plate deteriorating

n/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/r outer wheel rim slight dent

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,017 miles

screen chip zone 'a'

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Apr 2006 24,973 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

auxilary belts loose

both front king pins lift

both front tyres perished

front no plate degraded

prop center bearing play in rubber mounting

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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B29 JJV is a 1985 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 B29 JJV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B29 JJV registered?

B29 JJV is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1985.

Is B29 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B29 JJV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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