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M138 KAT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,699 mi
Last recorded180,699 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 KAT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 180,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 179,526 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 178,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 175,351 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 171,213 miles

all steel brake pipes rusting

Fail 24 Nov 2007 171,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear and front to rear steel brake pipes rusting

rear inner valance/crossmember badly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 164,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 164,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front and rear brake pipes corroded.

Front wings corroded.

Hand brake puls quite high.

Rear number plate peeling.

Rear shocker bushes worn.

Rear spring bushes worn.

Slight play in n/s/f top mount.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

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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M138 KAT is a 1995 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 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 M138 KAT, 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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What year was M138 KAT registered?

M138 KAT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M138 KAT safe to buy?

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