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N883 AUK

1996 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on11 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 AUK
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2007 34,932 miles

bad engine oil leaks

both rear axle pivot bushes split and worn

both rear tyres perished in wall

drive shafts worn

front bumper cracked and damaged

front cross member damaged

n/s wiper blade wrong size and poor condition

o/s/f shock weeping and weak

play at steering rack

steering stiff and notchy

Fail 11 May 2007 34,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad engine oil leak

both rear axle pivot bushes split and worn

both rear tyres perished in walls

front bumper cracked and damaged

front cross member damaged

n/s wiper blade wrong size and poor condition

o/s/f shock weeping and weak

play at steering rack

steering stiff and notchy

Pass 8 May 2006 29,986 miles

all four tyres incorrect size for van but ok

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split no movement

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 29,953 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f wishbone rear bush split no movement

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

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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N883 AUK is a 1996 Ford Courier in Red 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 N883 AUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N883 AUK registered?

N883 AUK is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N883 AUK safe to buy?

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