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L166 HVH

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,145 mi
Last recorded25,145 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 HVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,145 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 25,086 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,079 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 16,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Dec 2005 10,806 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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L166 HVH is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L166 HVH, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L166 HVH registered?

L166 HVH is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1994.

Is L166 HVH safe to buy?

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