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M978 XVT

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 XVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2006 124,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chassis legs/valance/floor pans corroding.

corrosion around o/s+n/s/f footwells/inner sills.

front cross member corroding.

front flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

front number plate starting to deteriorate.

front suspension/subframe corroding.

front+rear outer wheel arches corroding badly.

front+rear outriggers corroding .

handbrake cables/levers starting to sieze up.

n/s/f passenger seat starting to become insecure.

o/s+n/s/ chassis legs corroding.

o/s/f inner wing around shock mounts corroding.

o/s/r tyre almost cracked/perished not to chords yet.

rear metal brake pipe ends corroding.

rear valance corroding badly.

spare tyre starting to become insecure.

stiffness/roughness in steering system

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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M978 XVT is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 M978 XVT, 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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What year was M978 XVT registered?

M978 XVT is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1995.

Is M978 XVT safe to buy?

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