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J149 VWN

1992 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Transit54,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 VWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 31,671 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

welded repairs cannot be fully inspected due to a heavy coating of underseal

Fail 5 Sep 2007 31,661 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

underside of vehicle in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 28,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

o/s stoplamp dim

rear exhaust hanger split

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 2 Aug 2005 235,724 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 23,555 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J149 VWN is a 1992 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J149 VWN, 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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J149 VWN is a 1992 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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