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N983 WPD

1996 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN983 WPD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 95,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of both rear tyres

condition of front exhaust section

condition of n/s/r lamp unit

operation of fuel cap

Fail 3 Jun 2010 95,967 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

condition of both rear tyres

condition of front exhaust section

condition of n/s/r lamp unit

operation of fuel cap

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres

condition of n/s/r lamp unit

n/s/f flexi brake hose metal end

operation of fuel cap

security of fire extinguisher

Pass 22 Apr 2009 93,381 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of nearside front flexi metal end

condition of nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Apr 2009 93,381 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of nearside front flexi metal end

condition of nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 113,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 113,598 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 110,665 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 110,582 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 WPD is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPD, 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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N983 WPD is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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