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K238 RLO

1993 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,045 mi
Last recorded75,045 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 RLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,045 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

rear and front arches rusting

under body rusting front/ rear

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,665 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 71,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

body and chassis in poor condition

nail in n/s/front tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,048 miles

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

suspension weak

welding of a very poor standard

Fail 5 Sep 2008 67,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

suspension weak

welding of a very poor standard

Fail 20 Aug 2008 66,930 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside inner lower body corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 60,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 60,471 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 16 May 2007 60,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,324 miles

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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K238 RLO is a 1993 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K238 RLO, 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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K238 RLO is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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