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N962 ETU

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,961 mi
Last recorded200,961 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 ETU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 200,961 miles

vehicle has corrosion in lots of areas outside the prescribed areas, These in my opinion are not dangerous but will require attention.

Fail 24 Jan 2009 200,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 187,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 176,746 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 162,876 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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N962 ETU 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 N962 ETU, 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 N962 ETU registered?

N962 ETU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 1996.

Is N962 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N962 ETU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N962 ETU have outstanding finance?

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