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N217 MEW

1995 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,264 mi
Last recorded40,264 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 MEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,264 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 40,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,889 miles

corrosion around side windows

nearside front wheel arch corroded

only 11 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2010 37,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (6.4.2b)

corrosion around side windows

nearside front wheel arch corroded

only 11 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 May 2009 34,055 miles

only 11 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2009 34,055 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

only 11 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,737 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,737 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2007 29,818 miles

only just passes emissions test

rust starting to form on nearside front wheel arch

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 28,388 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.1a)

brake drum slightly worn (3.5.1g)

hole in sallon ceiling

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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N217 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N217 MEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N217 MEW registered?

N217 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N217 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 MEW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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