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N962 JHR

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,389 mi
Last recorded155,389 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 155,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 149,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 147,335 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 147,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 142,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 142,293 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 133,531 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 133,511 miles

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

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision loose (6.8.3)

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 127,687 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2007 109,449 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 93,335 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 JHR is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JHR, 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 N962 JHR registered?

N962 JHR is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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