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N105 TPL

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,893 mi
Last recorded224,893 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN105 TPL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 224,893 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 224,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 211,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 201,102 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 189,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal anti slip provision wearing

drivers seat worn

slight play in both steering ujs

wiper blades poor

Pass 24 Feb 2011 177,195 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside rear chassis has slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 165,821 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front outer chassis starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2009 149,611 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 149,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion appearing on n/s inner wing by top susp mount

Pass 22 Feb 2008 135,339 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

very slight corrosion starting on nearside front inner chassis leg.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 121,038 miles

offside front tyre weraing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing to 2mm

Pass 22 Feb 2006 109,785 miles

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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N105 TPL is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N105 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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N105 TPL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 1996.

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