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N130 ACH

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

291,281 mi
Last recorded291,281 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 ACH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 291,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear axle o/s/f slight bind at brake and n/s/r (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also rusted (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 291,281 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both front and rear axle o/s/f slight bind at brake and n/s/r (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also rusted (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 278,503 miles

underside has corrosion forming

Fail 3 Feb 2016 278,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underside has corrosion forming

Pass 9 Feb 2015 270,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 257,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 242,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 227,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 214,098 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 200,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 200,007 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 199,868 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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N130 ACH is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N130 ACH, 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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N130 ACH is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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