MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wheel arches gaffer taped
o/s/f step rusting underside
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wheel arches corroded
front number plate cracked
ofside front step corroded underneath
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wheel arches corroded
front number plate cracked
ofside front step corroded underneath
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front wheel arches corroding
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front wheel arches corroded
wiper arm spring missing
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front wheel arches corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N983 DME is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DME, 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 DME registered?
N983 DME is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1996.
Is N983 DME safe to buy?
The MOT history for N983 DME shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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