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N48 RHO

1996 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,891 mi
Last recorded81,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 RHO
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2008 81,891 miles

Lower o/s door hinge broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brakebindingslightly

Fail 25 Jun 2008 81,887 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Lower o/s door hinge broken

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f brakebindingslightly

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,015 miles

both outer sills and rear wheel arch areas corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 79,504 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 79,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 79,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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N48 RHO is a 1996 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N48 RHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N48 RHO registered?

N48 RHO is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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