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N979 RBB

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,918 mi
Last recorded121,918 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 RBB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 121,918 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting point in 2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting point in 3 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear mounting point and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corner piece and rear mounting point (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,000 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2021 113,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,793 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 100,192 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,190 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

water leak at front of engine

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,404 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 87,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at tail pipe and rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported at tail pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 68,343 miles

offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 68,090 miles

slight corrossion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,882 miles

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded below door step

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,052 miles

nearside front sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,048 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 63,048 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 61,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,260 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 55,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,061 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 51,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,493 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,493 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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N979 RBB is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 N979 RBB, 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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N979 RBB is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1996.

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