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J595 OPV

1991 Ford Motor Caravan

White Lpg 7500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

62,642 mi
Last recorded62,642 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 1991 Ford Motor Caravan73,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ595 OPV
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine7,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 62,642 miles

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 61,167 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,210 miles

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded through

Gearbox slightly damp with oil

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked but no cords visible

No marker lights working

Fail 23 Jun 2017 60,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust tailpipe clamp corroded through

Gearbox slightly damp with oil

Nearside Rear Outer tyre sidewall perished and cracked but no cords visible

Nearside Wiper blade split

No marker lights working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,542 miles

Hazard warning lights flashing fast

Fail 27 Apr 2016 58,542 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Along chassis (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lights flashing fast

Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,513 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Along chassis (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure under drivers foot pedal/steering column (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative system inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Pipe to flexi hose joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,038 miles

front shock absorbers weak

slight bind n/s rear wheel

weep on power steering

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 53,987 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes wrapped in coils unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 May 2012 52,852 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes wrapped in coils unable to inspect

n/s rear outer tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

parts of brake pipes wrapped in coils full inspection not possible

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

N/s/r outer tyre has extensive perishing & cracking but cords not yet exposed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Various wires not secured at chassis

Fail 15 Jul 2010 45,876 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/s/r outer tyre has extensive perishing & cracking but cords not yet exposed

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Various wires not secured at chassis

Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,146 miles

all front roof marker lights and all side marker lights inop

n/s/r outer marker light missing lenze n/s/r roofmarker and n/s/f roof marker missing lenze

o/s/r roof marker inop

Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,146 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all front roof marker lights and all side marker lights inop

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate but not yet to excess

n/s/r outer marker light missing lenze n/s/r roofmarker and n/s/f roof marker missing lenze

o/s/r roof marker inop

Pass 30 May 2007 45,062 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 45,062 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

all side marker lights inoprative

o/s/r outertyre starting to deteriate but not yet to excess

steering box damp but not yet to excess

Fail 19 May 2006 45,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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J595 OPV is a 1991 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 7,500cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 73,569 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J595 OPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J595 OPV registered?

J595 OPV is a 1991 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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