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N937 ABU

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN937 ABU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 83,436 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 83,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 77,469 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on o/s n/s front outer sills

Fail 14 May 2007 77,401 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

surface corrosion on o/s n/s front outer sills

Pass 15 May 2006 66,232 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N937 ABU is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N937 ABU, 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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What year was N937 ABU registered?

N937 ABU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1996.

Is N937 ABU safe to buy?

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