MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear doors & both sides rear body damaged
engine oil leak
hand brake lever travels high
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
both rear doors & both sides rear body damaged
engine oil leak
hand brake lever travels high
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside body rusted & holed
rear bumpers damaged, insecure & end cap missing
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N966 NHB is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 N966 NHB, 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 N966 NHB registered?
N966 NHB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1996.
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