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N151 CVR

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,805 mi
Last recorded224,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 CVR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 224,805 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 224,805 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 213,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake rod support bracket insecure

welding covered with underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2009 213,501 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

handbrake rod support bracet insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2009 213,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake rod support bracet insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2006 202,569 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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N151 CVR is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N151 CVR, 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 N151 CVR registered?

N151 CVR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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