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N479 LAG

1996 Ford Econoline

Gold Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,971 mi
Last recorded39,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Econoline84,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN479 LAG
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,271 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to show signs of age cracks

Offside Front tyre starting to show signs of age cracks

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,890 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre side walls starting to crack and perish

Pass 5 Sep 2014 36,915 miles

exhaust corroson not blowing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,702 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 34,679 miles

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

n/s rear footbrake low performance

Pass 21 Aug 2009 32,614 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 26,939 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,488 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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N479 LAG is a 1996 Ford Econoline in Gold with a 5,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 84,735 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N479 LAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N479 LAG registered?

N479 LAG is a 1996 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N479 LAG safe to buy?

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