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L983 PPW

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,095 mi
Last recorded59,095 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 PPW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,095 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,090 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,745 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 45,745 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

handbrake linkage stiff in operation

rear numberplate letters incorrectly coloured

Pass 20 Jun 2006 34,131 miles

all items were been welded be heavely covered in black under seal seems strong

both rear doors at bottom cording and flacking rust

brake pedal rubber spilt

n/s front inner chassi starting to coroded and getting week

n/s front wing coroding and getting week

slight play in n/s front inner rack end

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Jun 2006 34,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Fuel hose leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member cracked (6.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

both rear spring hangers coroding starting to getting week

brake pedal rubber spilt

n/s front inner chassi starting to coroded

slight play in n/s front inner rack end †

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

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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L983 PPW is a 1993 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L983 PPW, 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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L983 PPW is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 October 1993.

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