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N118 HRH

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,114 mi
Last recorded130,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 HRH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 130,114 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 130,008 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 116,415 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 115,204 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

aux drive belt in very poor conditon

front prop shaft bearing in poor condition.

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear near to limit.

headlamp beam patterns very weak headlamp lenses need cleaning off side near limit.

o/s/f outrigger corroded slight;y.

off side front lower swivel mounting has been damaged /cut slightly.

off side front oute wheel arch in poor condition.

outer sills in very poor condition.

rear chassis rails behind rear wheels corroded / cracked near limit.

rear floor / chassis corroded slightly around suspension /tow bar mountings.

rear wheel arches in very poor condition.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 106,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 106,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 102,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,189 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,935 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 92,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 88,247 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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N118 HRH is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N118 HRH, 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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N118 HRH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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