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N218 MEW

1995 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 MEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2010 70,816 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (6.4.2c)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Vehicle body showing signs of age & corrosion all over.

Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,306 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

not a private hire vehicle

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2009 65,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (6.4.2b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

not a private hire vehicle

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,391 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 63,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 61,765 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,997 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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N218 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 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 N218 MEW registered?

N218 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N218 MEW safe to buy?

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