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M998 SMS

1995 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 SMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 107,612 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 19 Dec 2005 107,601 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 107,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 107,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f wing corroded slightly †mainline brake pipe pitted slightly †

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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M998 SMS is a 1995 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M998 SMS, 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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M998 SMS is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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