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N197 SOG

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,513 mi
Last recorded165,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 SOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 165,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 164,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 162,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 17 Mar 2018 161,394 miles

Front brake discs surfaces becoming worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r light cluster cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 160,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

play in prop shaft u-j joint

Fail 14 Jan 2017 160,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s/r leaf spring shackle bush worn

Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,807 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 156,757 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front floor carroded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 149,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 149,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 137,608 miles

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

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

hand break lever requires slight adjusment to take up the slack

n/s/f wearing on inner edge and outer side wall is detoriated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 130,843 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 130,843 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 130,065 miles

front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wheel bearight slighty rought when rotated

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

offside front inner arch corroded but not within pescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2011 130,057 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip miwsing

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Front number plate deteriorated

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front door step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside and nearside front tyres worn

Offside front outrigger corroded

Offside front upper marker lamp inop

Oil leak

Rear chassis dimensions reduced after rear springs

Fail 3 Nov 2008 129,224 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 129,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 124,108 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 119,915 miles

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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N197 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N197 SOG, 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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N197 SOG is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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