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N982 XOM

1996 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,900 mi
Last recorded146,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN982 XOM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 146,900 miles

Main air intake hose, split.

Front tyres different size to Rears 195 and 185

Near side front grill broken off/missing.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 128,092 miles

bonnet saftey catch release poor

cambelt last changed?

clutch ratchet slips intermittantly

cooling fan buckled

corrosion starting in both front chassis legs

front to rear brake pipe rusty

long travel on parking brake lever

offside front inner and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear shock absorber bushes coming debonded

plastic front grille damaged and partially missing

propshaft centre bearing assembly worn

slight uneven rise and fall from rear brakes

spare tyre flat

various body damage

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

wipers poor and split

Fail 15 Jun 2006 127,955 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both wipers split

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

corrosion starting on offside front and nearside front chassis legs

engine cooling fan buckled

front grille panel poorly secured

fuel vcap lock stiff to operate

long travel on footbrake

nearside rear back plate damp

nearside rear lower and offside rear lower shock absorber bushes debonded

parking brake efficiency on limit

slight imbalance between front brakes

unable to open rear doors

various body damage

various oil leaks

wear in offside front and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes

windscreen damaged

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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N982 XOM is a 1996 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N982 XOM, 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 N982 XOM registered?

N982 XOM is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N982 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N982 XOM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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