MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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5 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
n/s/f sill/step corroded but not within a testable area
o/s/r sill slighly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
5 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f sill/step corroded but not within a testable area
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Propshaft component defective
nearside sill slightly corroded but not within a testable area
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)
N/S/F corner of body holed around windscreen
Nail in nearside front tyre
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Centre bearing u/s needs replacing
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A8 DVH is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 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 A8 DVH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A8 DVH registered?
A8 DVH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1996.
Is A8 DVH safe to buy?
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