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N101 TPL

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

276,748 mi
Last recorded276,748 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 TPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 276,748 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 276,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

brake compensator stiff

metal brake pipes corroded

offside mirror surround damaged

oil leak

steering rack gaiters perished

stone chip in windscreen

underside of vehicle corroded and repaired

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2007 267,174 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 267,173 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scored

oil leak

rear diff oily

spare tyre below limit

steering rack gaiters perished

underside of vehicle corroded

wheel arches rusty

Pass 8 Feb 2006 260,157 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 260,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake discs corroded and scored

headlamp aims on upper limits

oil leak

rear diff oily

rear metal brake pipe corroded

slight play in front hubs

slight play in steering rack

underside of vehicle corroded

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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N101 TPL is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N101 TPL, 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 N101 TPL registered?

N101 TPL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N101 TPL safe to buy?

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