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N119 TAV

1996 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

136,127 mi
Last recorded136,127 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 TAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 136,127 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Nov 2008 136,123 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 135,929 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 135,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

rear tyres close to limit (2mm)

under body rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2006 125,951 miles

Body and chassis rusting all over.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 125,951 miles

Body and chassis rusting all over.

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 113,168 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 113,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b) DANGEROUS

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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N119 TAV is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 N119 TAV, 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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N119 TAV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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