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M98 SDB

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,874 mi
Last recorded21,874 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 SDB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,874 miles

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

seven passenger seats fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,872 miles

Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

seven passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,752 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,751 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 6,306 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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M98 SDB is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M98 SDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M98 SDB registered?

M98 SDB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1995.

Is M98 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M98 SDB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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