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N980 YOK

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,727 mi
Last recorded106,727 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN980 YOK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 106,727 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,727 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 106,521 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 106,038 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 106,038 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,410 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 104,642 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 104,305 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 100,945 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,997 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 97,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 93,469 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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N980 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N980 YOK, 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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N980 YOK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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