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N218 KAM

1995 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,364 mi
Last recorded196,364 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 KAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 196,364 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to nsr outer tyre wall (ok for this test)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 196,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to nsr outer tyre wall (ok for this test)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 189,329 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to osr lamp lens

oil leak from vaccum pump hose

rust developing around rear spring hangers

some wear in nsr rear spring shackle bush

Fail 20 Dec 2007 189,328 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to osr lamp lens

oil leak from vaccum pump hose

rust developing around rear spring hangers

some wear in nsr rear spring shackle bush

Pass 15 Dec 2006 179,986 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

drivers seat ripped

n/s bumper end cap missing! taped up o.k at mot test.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 172,961 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 172,960 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 KAM is a 1995 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N218 KAM, 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 KAM is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 November 1995.

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