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N136 WOV

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

145,333 mi
Last recorded145,333 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 WOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 145,333 miles

both front road springs rusty

both rear leaf spring bushes unbonding

exhaust system rusty

heavy engine oil leak

offside door rusty

offside outer sill rusty

offside outer tyre worn low to limits

Fail 13 May 2009 145,333 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2009 145,333 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front road springs rusty

both rear leaff spring bushes starting to unbond

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes starting to unbond

exhaust system rusty

heavy engine oil leak

offside door and outer sill rusty and weak

offside front wheel arch rusty and weak

offside rear outer tyre worn low to limits

Pass 15 May 2008 131,698 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 131,694 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake pipes metal ends rusty

n/s and o/s rear tyres scuffed on outer side wall

n/sand o/s rear cab panels rusty. o/s/door and tread plate rusty

o/s/f wheel arch rusty

Pass 15 May 2007 120,871 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 120,871 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 100,967 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 100,963 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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N136 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 N136 WOV, 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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N136 WOV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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