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N97 NCW

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,792 mi
Last recorded160,792 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 160,792 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 156,564 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 156,564 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 156,564 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 146,799 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 146,799 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 144,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 144,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 141,409 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 139,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 138,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 138,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,225 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 113,800 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 106,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 98,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,243 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 97,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 96,748 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 NCW is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NCW, 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 N97 NCW registered?

N97 NCW is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N97 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 NCW shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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