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L197 FPE

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,470 mi
Last recorded44,470 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 FPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,470 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,856 miles

damage to windscreen

fluctuation on rear brakes

offside rear outer tyre nail in tread

oil leak

slight heaviness in steering

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,217 miles

corrosion to wheelarches and chassis rails

engine slight smoky under acceleration

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,938 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,921 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 35,336 miles

previous advises as per test number 740714417157 apply

Fail 24 Apr 2007 35,304 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

corrosion to nearside front wheel arch

fluctuation on rear brakes

offside rear inner tyre very near limit - suggest replace

oil ,leak - level low

Pass 5 May 2006 28,829 miles

rear gear box mounting contanimated with oil

slight flutuation on rear brakes

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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L197 FPE is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L197 FPE, 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 L197 FPE registered?

L197 FPE is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1994.

Is L197 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 FPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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