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N983 AMO

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,460 mi
Last recorded141,460 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 AMO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 141,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 141,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 137,993 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 137,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 130,062 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 130,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2008 96,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,785 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 66,310 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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N983 AMO is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N983 AMO, 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 N983 AMO registered?

N983 AMO is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N983 AMO safe to buy?

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