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N936 GMB

1996 Ford Transit

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,208 mi
Last recorded95,208 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN936 GMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,518 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes underseald (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 90,168 miles

Under body heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,490 miles

Battery securing device corroded but still functional

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,482 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front links lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery securing device corroded but still functional

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 87,861 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 87,851 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By mud flap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By mud flap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Frame on back doors insecure

Front seats slightly loose

Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside wiper blade split

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 78,195 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 78,195 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,918 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 71,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 69,767 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,240 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,173 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 58,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,867 miles

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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N936 GMB is a 1996 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N936 GMB, 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.

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N936 GMB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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