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N228 VRJ

1995 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 VRJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 131,042 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f headlamp light output slightly reduced

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

oil leaks

power steering belt slightly slack

slight movement in passengers seat

slight vehicle struture corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2009 131,042 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s/f headlamp light output slightly reduced

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker leaking slightly

oil leaks

power steering belt slightly slack

slight movement in passengers seat

slight vehicle struture corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 122,356 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 122,351 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 113,402 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 113,402 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 106,070 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 105,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center bearing on prop shaft worn to excess.front number plate no 8 digit wihin limits.rear steel brake pipe into flexy showing rust.

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 VRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N228 VRJ, 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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What year was N228 VRJ registered?

N228 VRJ is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 August 1995.

Is N228 VRJ safe to buy?

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