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N971 XOA

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,257 mi
Last recorded42,257 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 XOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,480 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 41,480 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,814 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,814 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sill Corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 38,448 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,679 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,447 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 31,713 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 29,985 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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N971 XOA is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N971 XOA, 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 N971 XOA registered?

N971 XOA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N971 XOA safe to buy?

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