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N218 JTC

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

202,921 mi
Last recorded202,921 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 JTC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 202,921 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 202,919 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Service brake excessively binding front and back (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2019 202,917 miles

Centre prop joint

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 202,916 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Centre prop joint

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2010 201,689 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 201,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 198,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 193,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 188,404 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 188,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 182,152 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 175,456 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 175,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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N218 JTC is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N218 JTC, 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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N218 JTC is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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