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N978 HCK

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

148,703 mi
Last recorded148,703 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 HCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 148,703 miles

2 rear tyres worn and cracking

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

n/s sill corroded and o/s sill corroded

Fail 5 May 2011 148,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 rear tyres worn and cracking

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

n/s sill corroded and o/s sill corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 145,962 miles

2 rear tyres deteriated on outer wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worped

handbrake low effort advise adjust

Fail 21 May 2010 145,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

2 rear tyres deteriated on outer wall

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs worped

handbrake low effort advise adjust

Pass 26 Jan 2009 142,997 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 142,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 142,989 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 137,989 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2007 137,985 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

Pass 26 May 2006 131,533 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 131,533 miles

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

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

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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N978 HCK is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N978 HCK, 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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N978 HCK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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