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N140 TJT

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 TJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 May 2014 126,018 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

all arches corroded

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,127 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all arches slightly corroded

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 116,972 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 99,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 97,588 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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N140 TJT is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N140 TJT, 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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What year was N140 TJT registered?

N140 TJT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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