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M499 RPY

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,557 mi
Last recorded173,557 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM499 RPY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 173,557 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 173,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 168,054 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 31 Oct 2008 168,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 3 Oct 2008 168,021 miles

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

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2007 158,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 153,122 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 153,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 148,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M499 RPY is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue 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 M499 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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What year was M499 RPY registered?

M499 RPY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M499 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M499 RPY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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