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N113 DRW

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,055 mi
Last recorded197,055 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 DRW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 197,055 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

slight cracking front tyres inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2014 195,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 195,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 193,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2011 190,972 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 190,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 186,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 177,396 miles

Propshaft component defective

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 176,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 169,403 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 169,403 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 157,472 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 157,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 139,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 122,895 miles

both front tyres worn on edge to limit

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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N113 DRW is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N113 DRW, 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 N113 DRW registered?

N113 DRW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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