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M498 KPE

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,517 mi
Last recorded181,517 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 KPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 181,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 181,366 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 176,910 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 169,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 160,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 153,814 miles

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

some blue smoke on start up

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 31 Oct 2005 153,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

some blue smoke on start up

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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M498 KPE is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M498 KPE, 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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M498 KPE is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1995.

Is M498 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 KPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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