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M838 EHU

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,339 mi
Last recorded192,339 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM838 EHU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 183,377 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s inner arch under bonnet

front cross member starting to corrode

vehicle is rusty in areas but not structual as yet

Fail 23 Sep 2014 18,325 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s inner arch under bonnet

front cross member starting to corrode

vehicle is rusty in areas but not structual as yet

Pass 20 Sep 2013 171,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front chassis and inner arches starting to corrode

vehicle has has alot of repair work ( welding )

Fail 11 Sep 2013 171,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

arches corroded

corrosion to cross member & had alot of welding to it

Fail 29 Aug 2013 171,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 9 Nov 2011 162,927 miles

Exhaust tail pipe leaking...N/s/r shocker bush very worn...Corrosion under n/s/f wing....O/s/r brake binding slightly.... Body sills corrosion...

Fail 8 Nov 2011 162,923 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust tail pipe leaking...N/s/r shocker bush very worn...Corrosion under n/s/f wing....O/s/r brake binding slightly.... Body sills corrosion...

Pass 4 Oct 2010 150,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

inner arches starting to corrode

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 21 Sep 2010 150,056 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2009 137,872 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 137,828 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 159,929 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 155,402 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 149,923 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 149,890 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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M838 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M838 EHU, 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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M838 EHU is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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