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M438 SVO

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,322 mi
Last recorded30,322 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,322 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight crack in the n/s of windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,377 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,368 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 16,255 miles

corrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch parts of floor and chassis

slight blow centre exhaust box and t/pipe

surface corrosion to steel parts of front flexie b/hoses

Fail 13 Oct 2006 16,193 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 16,143 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f inner w/arch and parts of floor and chassis

slight blow centre exhaust box and t/pipe

surface corrosion to steel parts of front flexie b/hoses

Pass 26 Sep 2005 11,756 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 11,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SVO is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SVO, 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 SVO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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