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M283 DAE

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,122 mi
Last recorded188,122 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM283 DAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2013 188,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2012 185,270 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,820 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 175,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 170,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 165,044 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 158,847 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 152,776 miles

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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M283 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M283 DAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M283 DAE registered?

M283 DAE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M283 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M283 DAE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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