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N960 OAE

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,707 mi
Last recorded157,707 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN960 OAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 157,707 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 155,540 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 154,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 149,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 143,487 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2012 143,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 141,815 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 141,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 138,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 133,109 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 133,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on offside front wheel arch

nearside and offside front sidelights not working

Pass 10 Jan 2006 127,184 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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N960 OAE is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N960 OAE, 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 N960 OAE registered?

N960 OAE is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N960 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N960 OAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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