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M298 GFG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 GFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 138,921 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 134,902 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 127,081 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 125,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 125,240 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 125,240 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 122,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 109,097 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,506 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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M298 GFG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M298 GFG, 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 M298 GFG registered?

M298 GFG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M298 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M298 GFG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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