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N229 SAV

1995 Ford Transit

Gold Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,323 mi
Last recorded174,323 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Transit129,964 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 SAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 174,323 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Cross Member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 174,235 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,821 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 171,918 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 170,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 168,236 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 168,221 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 166,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 166,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 163,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,721 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 159,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 156,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 151,931 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 14,967 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 14,967 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 147,321 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 146,355 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 140,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to front cross member

Fail 10 Nov 2009 140,360 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise corrosion to front cross member

Pass 10 Oct 2008 137,898 miles

advise condition of both front brake discs

advise corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

advise corrosiont o front cross member

advise front brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 135,477 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 131,905 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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N229 SAV is a 1995 Ford Transit in Gold with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N229 SAV, 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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N229 SAV is a 1995 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is N229 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 SAV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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