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A8 LVH

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,525 mi
Last recorded95,525 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LVH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 95,525 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,557 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,557 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 86,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

centre prop bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre prop bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2012 82,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 63,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,488 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,994 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 42,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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A8 LVH is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 LVH registered?

A8 LVH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is A8 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LVH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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