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M983 LBO

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,485 mi
Last recorded125,485 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM983 LBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 125,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

Fail 13 Apr 2018 125,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,275 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,274 miles

Central Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,618 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn deteriorated

general body corrosion

headlamps deteriorated

service brake pedal has some travel

Pass 21 Nov 2014 108,900 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,299 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 95,035 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 92,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,706 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 83,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 81,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear brake slight binding

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,484 miles

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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M983 LBO is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M983 LBO, 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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M983 LBO is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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