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N123 KPV

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,452 mi
Last recorded139,452 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 KPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 138,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside rear tyre Cracking

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 136,276 miles

o/s/r chassis corroding above rear axle

Pass 6 Nov 2010 134,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

O/S/F Brake disc corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 Nov 2010 134,636 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel arch corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Brake disc corroded

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2009 132,395 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 129,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 128,029 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 126,176 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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N123 KPV is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N123 KPV, 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 N123 KPV registered?

N123 KPV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N123 KPV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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