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N181 JHY

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,017 mi
Last recorded183,017 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 JHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2008 183,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 183,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 174,978 miles

As previous test

Fail 5 Jun 2007 174,526 miles

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

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to both front access steps ( not in prescribed area )

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake rod support bracket broken

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

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Slight play to offside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 165,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake master cylinder new

engine oil leak

nearside rear and offside rear brake cylinders new

offside rear outer tyre worn on outer edge

parking brake cables new

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jun 2006 165,114 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

offside rear outer tyre wearing on outer edge

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

surface cut and perishing to nearside rear outer tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2005 156,860 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 156,807 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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N181 JHY 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 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 N181 JHY, 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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N181 JHY is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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