MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front n/s doorstep corroded
n/s/r wheel bearing becoming noisey/rough
o/s door mirror cracked view ok
some play in front hubs
front no-plate cracked both front b/flexy hoses ferruls corroded some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe to reg some corrosion senter b/pipe o/s sill corroded/peeling along length
some corrosion n/s/f outer sill both front sill steps corroded/peeling rear inner valance corroded/pe3ling
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT WHEEL BEARING EX-WEAR
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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 XNT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?
N983 XNT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 1996.
Is N983 XNT safe to buy?
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