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L997 LWG

1993 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,271 mi
Last recorded47,271 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Transit52,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL997 LWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,271 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,384 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 41,384 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,881 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 45,881 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 10,595 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Centre Rear Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L997 LWG is a 1993 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L997 LWG, 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 L997 LWG registered?

L997 LWG is a 1993 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is L997 LWG safe to buy?

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