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M298 TKK

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

364,789 mi
Last recorded364,789 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 TKK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 364,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 239,987 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s front track rod end has play unabel to test any outher item on o/s front

Pass 4 Dec 2010 236,596 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 236,596 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 233,961 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 233,961 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 227,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 216,014 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 203,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 193,073 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 193,073 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TKK is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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