CarVerify

Free Car Check

N946 MNL

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,230 mi
Last recorded101,230 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 MNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 101,230 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general surface corrosion and heavy under sealer

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Feb 2019 101,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general surface corrosion and heavy under sealer

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2018 100,012 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,007 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,375 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Front outer anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

General surface corrosion

Heavy under sealer

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust( flexi) slightly deteriorated but not leaking

vehicle under sealed

Fail 28 Jan 2016 97,798 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust( flexi) slightly deteriorated but not leaking

vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 May 2015 95,779 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 6 May 2015 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 91,683 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

adequate welding repairs to offside front chassis rail noted

both upper shocker mount areas slightly corroded

front cross member corroded heavily

offside front and nearside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 91,639 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

adequate welding repairs to offside front chassis rail noted

both upper shocker mount areas slightly corroded

front cross member corroded heavily

nearside front tyre perishing noted

offside front and nearside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,883 miles

o/s/f inner wing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 86,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

o/s/f inner wing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 83,675 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 83,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,424 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 81,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,156 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,014 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,354 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,827 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,604 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N946 MNL is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N946 MNL, 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

How do I check the history of N946 MNL?

You can check the full history of N946 MNL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N946 MNL registered?

N946 MNL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N946 MNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N946 MNL shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N946 MNL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N946 MNL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.