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M491 VBR

1995 Ford Econoline

Red Lpg 5001cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,341 mi
Last recorded175,341 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Econoline91,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 VBR
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine5,001cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 175,341 miles

Nearside Rear body mounting rubber bush badly worn

Nearside Rear inner body corroded

Offside Rear body mounting rubber bush badly worn

Offside Rear inner body corrded

Fail 29 Mar 2018 175,329 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings loose on steering box (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear under body holed+corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear under body holed+corroded

n/s+o/s rear body mounting bushes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 170,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake hose rubbing

rust to rear inner sills

wear to o/s wiper

Fail 29 Mar 2017 170,548 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake hose rubbing

rust to rear inner sills

wear to o/s wiper

Pass 2 Apr 2016 164,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 164,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 158,740 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

damp around steering box

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2014 152,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres low on air

Pass 29 Mar 2013 146,935 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 142,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 136,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 132,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 129,257 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 126,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 124,309 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 124,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Jan 2006 120,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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M491 VBR is a 1995 Ford Econoline in Red with a 5,001cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 91,423 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M491 VBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M491 VBR is a 1995 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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