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N955 PAE

1995 Ford Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,842 mi
Last recorded153,842 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Bongo141,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 PAE
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 153,842 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 152,874 miles

Both rear arches rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 150,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 146,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 135,880 miles

oil leak from drivers rear hub

Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake travel high

oil leak from drivers rear hub

Pass 25 Nov 2011 124,958 miles

advise oil leak o/s/r wheel! could be axle oil seal!

Fail 18 Nov 2011 100,940 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise oil leak o/s/r wheel! could be axle oil seal!

Pass 17 Nov 2010 110,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f link arm worn

n/s/r link arm worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f link arm worn

n/s/r link arm worn

Pass 19 Nov 2009 95,450 miles

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2009 95,450 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,142 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 83,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,838 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 69,838 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,983 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 59,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Advise both front tyres wearing on outter edge and sidewalls cracking.

Advise both rear tyres sidewalls cracking.

Advise bothe front lower arms rear bushes starting to split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 51,629 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N955 PAE is a 1995 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 141,932 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 Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N955 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N955 PAE registered?

N955 PAE is a 1995 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is N955 PAE safe to buy?

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