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N170 VJB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,037 mi
Last recorded124,037 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 VJB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 124,037 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 124,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,558 miles

brake lines corroded in places

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

underbody corrossion present

Fail 24 Jul 2009 110,533 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake lines corroded in places

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

underbody corrossion present

Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,826 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 109,161 miles

exhaust flexible joint starting to blow

front brake imbalance--offside effort lower

offside and nearside front door step/wheel arch junction corroded

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

rear chassis crossmember corroding

stonechips to windscreen

wheel arches corroded in places

Pass 19 Jul 2006 108,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body starting to corrode around centre seat belt stalk mounting

both front flexible brake hose metal pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

flatspot on osf tyre

gearbox output seal leaking

nsf seat belt stalk shroud held on with tape

rear brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Jul 2006 108,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body around centre seat belt fixing starting to corrode

both front flexible brake hose metal pipes corroded

both outer sills corroded

flatspot on osf tyre †

gearbox output seal leaking

nsf seat belt stalk plastic cover held on with tape †

rear brake pipes corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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N170 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N170 VJB, 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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N170 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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