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N938 CNF

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

391,840 mi
Last recorded391,840 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 CNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2016 391,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/ floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre punctured

Pass 27 Feb 2015 391,518 miles

nearside and offside outriggers corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 391,504 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside outrigger corroded

offside outrigger corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 390,294 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 389,240 miles

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

exhaust front pipe corroded

front bumper corners insecure

front strut top mounts corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner tyre punctured

Fail 6 Jun 2012 389,226 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front bumper insecure at corners

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded

n/s and o/s front srut top mounting prescribed area corroded

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s high level marker light not working

o/s rear inner tyre punctured

Pass 3 Jun 2011 386,064 miles

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

o/s front strut top mounting corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 386,029 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front strut top mounting corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 383,348 miles

WATER LEAK FROM UNDER CAM BELT COVER, NS OUTER SILL PATCH OUTSIDE PRESCRIBDE AREA NOT CONTINUESLY WELDED. OS SILL HEAVILY UNDERSEALED UNABLE TO EXAMIN WELD. FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

Fail 7 Jan 2010 383,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 382,360 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 382,355 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey

o/s rear inner tyre punctured

Pass 2 Feb 2007 367,864 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 343,100 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 343,095 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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N938 CNF is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N938 CNF, 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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N938 CNF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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