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N116 WOV

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 WOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 110,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

altenator lower mounting insecure

back panel corroding

damage to front number plate

f/n/s chassis corroding

f/n/s top strut mounting corroding

f/o/s chassis corroding

f/o/s tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

r/o/s chassis corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2008 110,306 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

altenator lower mounting insecure

back panel corroding

damage to front number plate

f/n/s chassis corroding

f/n/s top strut mounting corroding

f/o/s chassis corroding

f/o/s tyre worn on edges

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

r/o/s chassis corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2008 101,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Oil leak

f/o/s & r/o/s wheel archs corroding

plal in both steering rack joints

Pass 25 Jan 2008 101,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

f/o/s & r/o/s wheel archs corroding

plal in both steering rack joints

Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,709 miles

as advisory notice number 701566207013

Fail 6 Jan 2007 91,709 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Propshaft component defective

both rear wheel archs corroding

damage to o/s door mirror

slight play in n/s rack joint

Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,505 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember corroding

slight play insteering rack

speedo not working ?

Fail 30 Dec 2005 82,505 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play in steering rack

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

front pads wearing low ?

r/n/s wheel arch corroding

rear cross member corroding

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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N116 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N116 WOV, 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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N116 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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