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N986 CUK

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

190,710 mi
Last recorded190,710 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 CUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 190,710 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 187,126 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 Oct 2008 182,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 182,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 172,928 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 166,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 158,368 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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N986 CUK is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N986 CUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N986 CUK registered?

N986 CUK is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N986 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N986 CUK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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