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M298 MPF

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,817 mi
Last recorded224,817 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 224,817 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 14 May 2018 224,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 218,086 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated with engine oil (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2016 210,460 miles

Alternator incorrectly fitted carrying brake vacuum pump

Coolant level low

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 210,427 miles

Braking system leaking reservoir to master cylinder connection (3.6.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder inappropriately repaired reservoir held in place with cable tie (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Step to chassis corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Alternator incorrectly fitted carrying brake vacuum pump

Coolant level low

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 198,315 miles

Coolant level low

Off side hand brake requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 183,328 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 170,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,834 miles

early type of towbar fitted

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror cover loose & lower mirror cracked

small stone chips over windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 145,471 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 132,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 132,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,322 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 115,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2006 111,787 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 MPF is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MPF, 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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M298 MPF is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1995.

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