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N337 BRC

1996 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,382 mi
Last recorded93,382 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Bongo124,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN337 BRC
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 93,382 miles

Both front shock absorbers damping feels slightly weak

Fail 16 Jun 2025 93,380 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorbers damping feels slightly weak

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,125 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,108 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill Starting To Corrode

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 85,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Leisure Battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill Starting To Corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,347 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,521 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Across top of engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 78,518 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Across top of engine area (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 73,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Jun 2020 73,350 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 67,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wiring insecure underbonnet

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wiring under bonnet not secured

Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wiring under bonnet not secured

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65R15 96H. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,317 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 56,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 55,698 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2014 53,226 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 48,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,896 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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N337 BRC is a 1996 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 124,538 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N337 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N337 BRC is a 1996 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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