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L648 VAE

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,750 mi
Last recorded8,750 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL648 VAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 8,750 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake binding crack in top of screen just in spec

rust in o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arches o/s/f outer tyre wall cut o/s/f wheel bearing noisey o/s track rod end rubber cover split

front brake discs rusted badly and pads low

Pass 19 Oct 2010 4,979 miles

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing crack in screen zone b in spec clutch pedal rubber worn rust in both sills and wheel arches

Fail 7 Oct 2010 4,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight noise o/s/f wheel bearing crack in screen zone b in spec clutch pedal rubber worn rust in both sills and wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2009 84,081 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 78,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 61,895 miles

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

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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L648 VAE is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 129,964 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 L648 VAE, 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 31 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L648 VAE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is L648 VAE safe to buy?

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