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N181 LWV

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,710 mi
Last recorded211,710 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 211,710 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 209,364 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 202,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 201,299 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 201,299 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 198,627 miles

n/s rear w/arch temp repair

some corrosion beneath o/s front wing at strut top mounting

centre propshaft bearing broken

Pass 24 Mar 2012 197,439 miles

jagged edge to rear wheel archs repaired with tape

slight corrosion to o/s front body at strut top mount

slight jagged edge to n/s front wheel arch door step

Fail 19 Mar 2012 197,432 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

jagged edge to rear wheel archs repaired with tape

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion to o/s front body at strut top mount

slight jagged edge to n/s front wheel arch door step

Pass 8 Feb 2011 192,330 miles

o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s rear outrigger corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear doors corroded

rear tow bar removed

wheel arches corroded

both front wheel boxes corroded

both inner+outer sills showing corrosion/corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

front crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 192,312 miles

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

both front wheel boxes corroded

both inner+outer sills showing corrosion/corroded

both rear floor pans corroded

front crossmember corroded

o/s rear chassis corroded

o/s rear outrigger corroded

rear crossmember corroded

rear doors corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 191,383 miles

Battery insecure

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all wheel arches corroded

front crossmember slighty corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 190,575 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 190,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight cut in wall

Pass 11 Jan 2006 189,019 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 189,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWV is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N181 LWV, 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 LWV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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