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M228 RKL

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,066 mi
Last recorded260,066 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 RKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 260,066 miles

metal brake pipes for corrosion

vehicle body & chassis for corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2008 260,066 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

metal brake pipes for corrosion

vehicle body & chassis for corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2007 251,496 miles

All socks feel worn

Both sides front flexi brake hose ferules/metal pipes corroding

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear chassis corroding not holed

Rear axle noisey

Rear metal brake pipes to copensator valve corroding

Slight play & roughness in offside front wheel bearing- JUST MEETS CRITERIA !

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight wear in steering rack

Upperbody corroding

Pass 5 Apr 2006 240,625 miles

Metal brake pipe on rear just meets criteria

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear axle noisy

Slight play in foront wheel bearings

Upperbody corroding

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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M228 RKL is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M228 RKL, 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 M228 RKL registered?

M228 RKL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1995.

Is M228 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 RKL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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