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N965 OAY

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,396 mi
Last recorded80,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 OAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 80,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 76,870 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,295 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 64,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,439 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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N965 OAY is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N965 OAY, 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 N965 OAY registered?

N965 OAY is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 January 1996.

Is N965 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N965 OAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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