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N114 AKM

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,704 mi
Last recorded57,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 AKM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2016 57,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 55,891 miles

o/s/r wheel arch slight corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 55,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s/r wheel arch slight corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,797 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,760 miles

3 childseats fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,236 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 46,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 46,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 39,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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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N114 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N114 AKM, 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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N114 AKM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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