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N967 DME

1996 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,201 mi
Last recorded166,201 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN967 DME
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 166,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

rear chassis getting corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 166,187 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

underside getting corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 158,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

outer sills getting corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 158,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

chassis getting corroded

outer sills getting corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 154,665 miles

rear chassis getting corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2008 154,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis getting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2007 151,103 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pipea oiled

Pass 2 Sep 2006 149,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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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N967 DME is a 1996 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N967 DME, 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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N967 DME is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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