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N5 NEB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

146,492 mi
Last recorded146,492 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NEB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 146,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

left hand passenger is window perspex and badly scratched,this is obscuring view.

Fail 24 Sep 2008 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

left hand passenger is window perspex and badly scratched,this is obscuring view.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 143,140 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 143,076 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 143,024 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 142,990 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 142,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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N5 NEB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 N5 NEB, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N5 NEB registered?

N5 NEB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is N5 NEB safe to buy?

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