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L143 VBP

1994 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

302,382 mi
Last recorded302,382 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 VBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 302,382 miles

Rear box section nearside corroded to excess, not in prescribed area (Advise)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 299,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 299,147 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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L143 VBP is a 1994 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 L143 VBP, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L143 VBP registered?

L143 VBP is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L143 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L143 VBP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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