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N837 HNW

1996 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,179 mi
Last recorded99,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 HNW
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2007 99,179 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 99,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 99,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 97,092 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N837 HNW is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N837 HNW, 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 N837 HNW registered?

N837 HNW is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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