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N977 OAX

1996 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,641 mi
Last recorded107,641 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN977 OAX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,641 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 103,852 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside washer intermittent

steering rack slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2010 101,621 miles

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

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

Oil leak

replace wiper blades soon

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,658 miles

handbrake travel

noise o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 94,531 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 92,204 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 9 Nov 2006 89,632 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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N977 OAX is a 1996 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N977 OAX, 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 N977 OAX registered?

N977 OAX is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N977 OAX safe to buy?

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