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N97 DWM

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,636 mi
Last recorded119,636 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 DWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 117,753 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,358 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f upper and lower

Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,854 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 116,543 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside and nearside front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 116,183 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 114,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 113,974 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,054 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 112,088 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 111,076 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 109,082 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 107,450 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 104,853 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 102,790 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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N97 DWM is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N97 DWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N97 DWM registered?

N97 DWM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N97 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 DWM shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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