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N968 JPP

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 JPP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 77,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on rear metal brake pipes in front of rear axle area. (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on O/S/R chassis rail and N/S/F inner wing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion starting on metal brake pipes. Rear brake pipes (in front of rear axle). (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion on rear chassis and N/S/F inner wing area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 76,152 miles

nearside front wing holed/corroded but not structural

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2024 76,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front wing holed/corroded but not structural

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 74,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 74,973 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,818 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 73,815 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,024 miles

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,298 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,284 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill to step (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,176 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,951 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 61,944 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,219 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,967 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,641 miles

brake fluid reservoir wet but a leak could not be detected (could be due to over filling ?)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 60,641 miles

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

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

brake fluid reservoir wet but a leak could not be detected (could be due to over filling ?)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,136 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 57,132 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,404 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N968 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N968 JPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N968 JPP registered?

N968 JPP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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