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N984 RBC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,893 mi
Last recorded146,893 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 RBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2013 146,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front inner sills to flooring corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

chassis rails corroded

corrosion rear exhaust sections

front anti-roll bar bushes perishing

n/s/f tyre on legal limits

o/s/r inner tyre tread getting slightly low

propshaft rubber mount/bearings u/s

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 142,051 miles

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

both n/s/r tyres on 2mm in places

propshaft rubbers worn

rear leaf spring bushes perishing

surface corrosion chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2011 138,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre propshaft rubbers worn

corrosion n/s/f non structural inner sill panel

oil leak

surface corrosion chassis rails

surface corrosion front and rear crossmembers

Fail 19 Oct 2011 138,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre propshaft rubbers worn

corrosion n/s/f non structural inner sill panel

oil leak

surface corrosion chassis rails

surface corrosion front and rear crossmembers

Pass 20 Oct 2010 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front steps corroded

o/s lower door mirror glass cracked

o/s/f wing corroded

prop shaft rubbers slightly worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Oct 2009 133,851 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plate lights slightly dim

slight movement front wheel bearings

surface corrosion front inner wings

surface corrosion n/s door footwell

Pass 14 Oct 2009 133,851 miles

number plate lights slightly dim

slight movement front wheel bearings

surface corrosion front inner wings

surface corrosion n/s door footwell

Pass 29 Sep 2008 132,061 miles

oil leak

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 29 Sep 2008 132,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

slight movement n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 130,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2006 122,060 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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N984 RBC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N984 RBC, 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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N984 RBC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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