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M698 ENV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,838 mi
Last recorded165,838 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM698 ENV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 165,838 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 165,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear crossmember (3.1.9)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S front chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S Front chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 156,200 miles

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

n/s front shock absorber has no dampening effect...advise replacement

Fail 5 Dec 2014 156,211 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s front shock absorber has no dampening effect...advise replacement

Pass 18 Dec 2013 142,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

batteries need securing better

propshaft central coupling worn

Pass 20 Dec 2012 132,251 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside step has slight corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 122,190 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 113,179 miles

Coolant leak

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,179 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 99,953 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

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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M698 ENV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M698 ENV, 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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M698 ENV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1995.

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