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M166 AVG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,687 mi
Last recorded187,687 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 AVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 187,687 miles

Battery insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f footwells corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

unable to check repairs to rear floor due to boarded vehicle

unable to check some repairs due to heavy under seal

Fail 4 Sep 2008 187,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

o/s/f and n/s/f footwells corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

unable to check repairs to rear floor due to boarded vehicle

unable to check some repairs due to heavy under seal

Pass 14 Aug 2007 186,882 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 186,857 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

o/s door glass scratched badly. has to be looked through for use of mirror

Pass 17 May 2006 182,219 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 182,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

handbrake pivot partially siezed

oil leak

propshaft defective

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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M166 AVG 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 50%.

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 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 M166 AVG, 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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M166 AVG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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