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N693 OTN

1996 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,304 mi
Last recorded39,304 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN693 OTN
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2008 39,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,900 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 33,215 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N693 OTN is a 1996 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N693 OTN, 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 N693 OTN registered?

N693 OTN is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N693 OTN safe to buy?

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