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N974 YNC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

184,997 mi
Last recorded184,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 YNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 184,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2008 180,120 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 180,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2007 175,694 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 175,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

Radiator poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2006 170,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 170,703 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front discs worn

l/h/front brake pipe in engine bay corroded

l/h/mirror glass cracked

rear brakes binding

Fail 23 Mar 2006 170,426 miles

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both rear wheels slight binding

corrosion rear inner panel l/h side

engine oil leak level low

front discs signs of wear

grease on r/h/f lower ball joint rubber no signs of split

l/h/front brake pipe in engine bay corroded

l/h/mirror lower glass cracked

r/h/seat belt twisted

suspect alternator loose

Fail 20 Mar 2006 169,931 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

engine unit oil leaking.

offside front tyre edgey / worn .

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 YNC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 N974 YNC, 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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N974 YNC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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