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N974 JNG

1996 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,258 mi
Last recorded45,258 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 JNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,258 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 45,258 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 42,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 29 May 2009 42,517 miles

Offside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,840 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 37,809 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 35,289 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 35,175 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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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N974 JNG is a 1996 Ford Transit in Maroon 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 N974 JNG, 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 N974 JNG registered?

N974 JNG is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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