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L185 ORP

1994 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,303 mi
Last recorded83,303 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 ORP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion nearside step

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

rear leaf springs deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2010 81,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2010 81,298 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

cable rubbing on propshaft

exhaust system corroded

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,228 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

offside rear reflector cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2009 78,214 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underside/chassis

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,585 miles

brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

corrosion underside/chassis

offside rear reflector cracked

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 75,577 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

corrosion underside/chassis

offside rear reflector cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Nov 2005 67,664 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,664 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

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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L185 ORP is a 1994 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L185 ORP, 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 L185 ORP registered?

L185 ORP is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 1994.

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