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N966 UJT

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 12496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 UJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine12,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 96,212 miles

Oil leak

bumper loose insecure nsf

osf inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2009 96,087 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bumper loose insecure nsf

osf inner sill corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 85,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel bearings noisey

water pump leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 85,237 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front wheel bearings noisey

water pump leaking

Pass 10 Aug 2007 80,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 80,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,879 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 73,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

battery insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2005 65,880 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 65,880 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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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N966 UJT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 12,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJT, 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 UJT registered?

N966 UJT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 July 1996.

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