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M438 RPY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

141,802 mi
Last recorded141,802 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 RPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 141,802 miles

as per previous VT32

Fail 7 Sep 2007 141,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 138,456 miles

brake pedal is spongy

corrosion to n/s/f outriggers

exhaust hangers replaced with jubilee clips

exhaust has tempory repairs

fuel tank straps damaged

n/s/r outer and o/s/r inner wheel rims slightly distorted

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush bonding deterioated and bush beggining to slide out

play in n/s/f strut

slight imbalance in rear brake application

steering wheel not alighned correctly

Fail 18 Sep 2006 138,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/f outriggers

exhaust hangers replaced with jubilee clips

exhaust has tempory repairs

n/s/r outer and o/s/r inner wheel rims slightly distorted

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush bonding deterioated and bush beggining to slide out

play in n/s/f strut

slight imbalance in rear brake application

steering wheel not alighned correctly

Fail 16 Sep 2006 138,435 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S STOP LIGHT DIMB

HAND BRAKE CABLE BRACKET STARTING TO BEND ON CROSS MEMBER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN AND SPLIT

REAR SPRING EYE AND SHACKLE BUSHES DETERIATED

REAR WHEEL RIM BEADS DAMAGED

Fail 6 Sep 2006 138,427 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M438 RPY is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M438 RPY, 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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M438 RPY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1995.

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