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M486 TCP

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 TCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2008 99,731 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 89,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 89,341 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 78,114 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 78,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively 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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M486 TCP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M486 TCP, 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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M486 TCP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is M486 TCP safe to buy?

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