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M688 SRA

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM688 SRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2009 125,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

clutch pedal rubber missing, drivers seat damaged, n/s seat belt staulk plastic missing, n/s/r plastic body trim removed, front plastic grille insecure

surface corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f wheel arches, corrosion to underside& rear of cab

welded repair to door step not seam welded completely

Pass 30 Aug 2008 120,095 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 120,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,621 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 104,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 103,869 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 95,657 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 95,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SRA is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 SRA, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M688 SRA is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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