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N938 HSC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,400 mi
Last recorded226,400 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 HSC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 226,400 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 226,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) are incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

windscreen damged but does not effect drivers vaiw

Pass 29 May 2007 217,878 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 211,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 85,621 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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N938 HSC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N938 HSC, 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 N938 HSC registered?

N938 HSC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N938 HSC safe to buy?

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