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L98 YDX

1993 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,212 mi
Last recorded14,212 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 YDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 14,212 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 14,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 3,933 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 611 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 92,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S LOWER SIDE PANELS RUSTED ,OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

REVERSE LIGHTS NOT WORKING

RUST ON BOTH FRONT ARCHES

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 91,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S lower side panels corroded NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

reverse lights not working

rust on both front arches

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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L98 YDX 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 66.7%.

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 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 L98 YDX, 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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What year was L98 YDX registered?

L98 YDX is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 November 1993.

Is L98 YDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L98 YDX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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