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M396 SAB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

258,485 mi
Last recorded258,485 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 SAB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2008 258,485 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Vehicle structure chassis cross member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Vehicle structure chassis main member deformed affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

slight play o/s rack knuckle

Fail 31 Jan 2008 258,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chassis deterioration under o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 2 Feb 2007 254,984 miles

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

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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M396 SAB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M396 SAB, 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 M396 SAB registered?

M396 SAB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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