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J170 VSX

1992 Ford P100

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Ford P10052,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 VSX
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 82,722 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 82,715 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,163 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 53,747 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front floor slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2020 53,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front floor slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2018 40,134 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 40,134 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body obviously not squarely located on chassis (6.2.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 39,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2017 39,530 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 36,544 miles

various body/chassis corrosion

Fail 18 May 2016 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various body/chassis corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 35,701 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,687 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 34,688 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body and chassis has general corrosion

front tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body and chassis has general corrosion

front tyres perishing

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,113 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust system corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,982 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,621 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,621 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 30,455 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,455 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,708 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,645 miles

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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J170 VSX is a 1992 Ford P100 in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 52,137 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J170 VSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J170 VSX is a 1992 Ford P100, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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