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M688 LYL

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

89,141 mi
Last recorded89,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 LYL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,141 miles

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,696 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,567 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,476 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,811 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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M688 LYL is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 M688 LYL, 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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M688 LYL is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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