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N128 TJT

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,508 mi
Last recorded154,508 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 TJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 154,508 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

advise surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2008 154,508 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Coolant leak

advise surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 13 Jun 2007 148,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 148,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2006 141,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 141,509 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft defective

Pass 8 Jun 2005 130,647 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 130,647 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine oil level low

Yellow Number Plate fitted to the front of the vehicle

oil leak

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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N128 TJT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White 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 N128 TJT, 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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N128 TJT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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