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N228 MEW

1995 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 MEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 138,556 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 133,433 miles

O/S DOOR STEP CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Fail 18 Apr 2018 133,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UPPER PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UPPER PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S DOOR STEP CORRODED BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,422 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,422 miles

Central Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PROPSHAFT MOUNTNG (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FUEL Tank mounting member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 125,081 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,065 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 120,065 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 103,435 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r chassis corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven,o/s lower

Pass 16 Feb 2011 99,420 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,084 miles

Rear cab floor area corroded at O/S.

Pass 5 Feb 2008 88,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2006 76,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 65,494 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N228 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N228 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.

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N228 MEW is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N228 MEW safe to buy?

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