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N136 XNC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,399 mi
Last recorded109,399 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 XNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 109,399 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,382 miles

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

Central Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both steps holed (5.2.6)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x5 holes in rear crossmember and chassis by spring mounts (6.1.A.1)

Steering linkage inappropriately modified uj fouling earth cable (2.2.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced dip intensity faded very slightly (1.7.5a)

Rear panel inner crossmember chassis section welded excessively + painted heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort no handbrake effort reading (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dip wrong pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner crossmember corroded + holed (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 98,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 91,016 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,016 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,511 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery tray corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,081 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery tray corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2012 85,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery tray corroded

osf lower step corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,558 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

osf outer sill /step corroded

osr chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,481 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

osr chassis rail corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2010 83,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

osr chassis rail corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2009 83,166 miles

battery tray corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2009 83,166 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

battery tray corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,782 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 74,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,037 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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N136 XNC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XNC, 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 XNC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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