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N949 GLU

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,910 mi
Last recorded136,910 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 GLU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 136,910 miles

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

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

both front steps starting to corrode

offside headlamp bulb not fitted correctly

Fail 2 Feb 2011 136,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front steps starting to corrode

offside headlamp bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 127,323 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 127,299 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 123,887 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under sill corrosion by drivers step

Pass 30 Jan 2007 120,283 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 120,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 116,354 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 116,352 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N949 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N949 GLU, 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 N949 GLU registered?

N949 GLU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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