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N931 YAV

1996 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 YAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 111,872 miles

undersealed

Pass 1 May 2012 111,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 110,780 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 110,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

cluth pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2009 109,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 May 2007 105,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2006 104,739 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 104,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N931 YAV is a 1996 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 129,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N931 YAV, 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 30 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N931 YAV registered?

N931 YAV is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N931 YAV safe to buy?

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