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M908 RDP

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,674 mi
Last recorded34,674 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 RDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 34,674 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,286 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE WHEEL ARCHES BEGINNING TO CORRODE. REAR CROSS MEMBER STARTING TO CORRODE. PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY 16% THE LOWEST PASS POINT IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 22 Feb 2008 32,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front and rear and nearside & offside wheel arches beginning to corrode

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

Rear cross member beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Mar 2007 29,275 miles

Under side of vehicle very rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2007 29,275 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Under side of vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

MAIN CHASSIS ON OFFSIDE AT THE REAR UNDER THE WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIH THE PRESCRIBED AREA. †REPAIRED AREAS OF CHASSIS ARE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Fail 23 Feb 2006 26,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

vehicles underside very rusty and very weak in areas

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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M908 RDP is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M908 RDP, 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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M908 RDP is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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