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K197 CVT

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,183 mi
Last recorded54,183 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 CVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,183 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,097 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 53,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 53,069 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking over fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 53,019 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering uj (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,626 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and grease cap missing (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 49,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and grease cap missing (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,685 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,744 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 136,670 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,021 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 32,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,265 miles

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

corrosion to front crossmember

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 2 May 2009 28,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,302 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,741 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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K197 CVT is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1993 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 52,077 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 K197 CVT, 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 33 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K197 CVT is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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