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N178 VJB

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,801 mi
Last recorded246,801 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 VJB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2012 246,801 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension corroded

slight movement in front hubs

body heavily corroded in places

both sides outersills corroded

drivers seat slightly insecure

front chassis rails corroded

front cross member heavily corroded

front inner wheel arch areas corroded

rear leaf spring mounts corroded

rear tyres starting to wear low

slight dampness around front shockers

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

very heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2011 232,391 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 232,386 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2010 220,072 miles

both side front closing sills corroded and weak

both side front outer sills corroded and weak

door step areas corrodedand repaired

engine oil leaks

exhaust front pipe corroded and weak

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded and weak outside prescribed areas

offside rear tyre worn low

offside rearleaf spring front mounting bush worn

rear chassis repaired

slight play in steering column upper u.j.

slight play nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Mar 2009 208,646 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both fronts coil springs coroded

both rear chassics have been repaired

Fail 9 Mar 2009 208,399 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 198,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 189,086 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 15 Mar 2006 178,411 miles

advanced corrosion to front cross member

unable to check front brake pads

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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N178 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N178 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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N178 VJB is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 September 1995.

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