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N976 SAD

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,258 mi
Last recorded148,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 SAD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 148,258 miles

battery insecure

centre mirror not fitted

front brake imbalance 24%

fuel filler neck mount slightly damaged

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2009 137,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2008 131,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 116,036 miles

nearside door mirror cracked.

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 6 Apr 2006 116,036 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside door mirror cracked.

oil leak from engine.

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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N976 SAD is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N976 SAD, 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 N976 SAD registered?

N976 SAD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N976 SAD safe to buy?

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