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N151 RCN

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,458 mi
Last recorded163,458 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 163,458 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 163,451 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 163,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 101,601 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 101,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

nearside front seat not fitted seat belt checked.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,944 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 96,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

hand brake travel could be improved

play in steering rack

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 RCN is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RCN, 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 RCN registered?

N151 RCN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N151 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N151 RCN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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