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N948 SEL

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 SEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 99,736 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 88,647 miles

front & rear number plates starting to deteriate but still legible

number plate light needs re-locating nearer number plate

o/s/f wheel arch starting to have sharp edge

Pass 31 Dec 2007 78,662 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f arch

Fail 28 Dec 2007 78,628 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s/f arch

Pass 28 Dec 2006 68,456 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 68,430 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 59,476 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 59,476 miles

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

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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N948 SEL is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N948 SEL, 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

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What year was N948 SEL registered?

N948 SEL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N948 SEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N948 SEL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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