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N139 BVV

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,161 mi
Last recorded141,161 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 BVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 141,161 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

general body condition poor

offside rear light unit damaged

sills corroded but not within perscribed area or not structule.

tape over body corrosion in areas

Fail 6 Dec 2010 141,026 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

hole in n/s/f of bulkhead

n/s outer sill corroded and holed not within 30cm

o/s bottom of body corroded and holed

o/s/r light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2009 137,917 miles

Extensive wealding has been carried out on chassis and sills.

Front b/pads look low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front and n/s/rear tyres low tread depth.

Outer sill holed but not in P.A.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 137,772 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Extensive wealding has been carried out on chassis and sills.

Front b/pads look low.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front and n/s/rear tyres low tread depth.

Outer sill holed but not in P.A.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 134,388 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 134,388 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 130,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 130,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 128,659 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 128,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 126,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N139 BVV is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N139 BVV, 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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N139 BVV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1996.

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