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J111 NKE

1992 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,458 mi
Last recorded89,458 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 89,458 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,438 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 84,864 miles

heavy engine oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside front and offside rear whel arch

welded repairs to rear sections and heavy underseal coating

Fail 31 Mar 2012 84,694 miles

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

heavy engine oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside front and offside rear whel arch

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,769 miles

both nearside and offside outer sills have welded repair

nearside rear shocker mount has welded repair

offside front chassis has welded repairs

Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,751 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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)

both front brake discs pitted

both nearside and offside outer sills have welded repair

front flexi b/pipe furrels have heavy grease coating unable to fully inspect

nearside rear shocker mount has welded repair

offside front chassis has welded repairs

Pass 19 Oct 2009 76,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheelarch corroded

o/s & n/s/r inner panel corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2009 76,040 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheelarch corroded

o/s & n/s/r inner panel corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 73,480 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake rod mounting bracket broken

Fail 17 Oct 2008 73,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake rod mounting bracket broken

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,477 miles

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Fail 25 Oct 2007 71,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Pass 18 Oct 2006 66,332 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 66,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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J111 NKE is a 1992 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 54,467 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 J111 NKE, 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 34 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J111 NKE is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1992.

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