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N129 XJW

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,114 mi
Last recorded35,114 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 XJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 34,884 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 34,619 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 33,741 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 32,134 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,074 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front both arches corroded

nsf indicator slightly damaged

slight play front d bar bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,564 miles

handbrake high

osf engine mounting snapped

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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N129 XJW is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N129 XJW, 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 N129 XJW registered?

N129 XJW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N129 XJW safe to buy?

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