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N130 RCN

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,678 mi
Last recorded172,678 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 RCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 172,678 miles

Centre prop bearing rubber mounting perished

front crossmember rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 172,667 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front crossmember corroded/holed

rubber propshaft mounts perished

Fail 12 Oct 2018 172,663 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also very near limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced under 50% led's work (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced under 50% of led's work (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported main feed (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded/holed

propshaft rubber mounts perished

rear crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 6 Oct 2017 166,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front cross member corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer tyre's (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear chassis cross member corroded and holed

Fail 19 Sep 2017 166,891 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (outer chassis) (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting (inner chassis) (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front crossmember corroded and holed

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Rear chassis plates weak

Rear chassis crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2016 164,314 miles

very light corrosion on rear cross member

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2015 144,831 miles

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

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

general under body corrsion

Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,787 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded in engine bay block head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in engine bay chassis top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Axle beam inappropriately repaired u bolts lose (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cab floor corroded & weak

front prop shaft bearing worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 140,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 140,510 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 133,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2013 132,839 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 128,603 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 189,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 169,072 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 153,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 151,715 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 145,025 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 RCN is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RCN, 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 RCN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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