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N112 SNL

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,001 mi
Last recorded156,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 SNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 156,001 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 159,992 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 155,706 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 157,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 152,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 148,715 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 148,715 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 14,445 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 14,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N112 SNL is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N112 SNL, 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 N112 SNL registered?

N112 SNL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N112 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N112 SNL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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