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N986 XDC

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,900 mi
Last recorded171,900 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2012 171,900 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner steering joint play

prop shaft center bearing worn

rear chassie corroded both sides

rear of tipper corroded holes

both front inner steps corroded

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front brake disc corroded and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 168,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

repaires undersealed underneath and undersealed inner wheel arch front n/s

Fail 3 Mar 2011 168,914 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

repaires undersealed underneath and undersealed inner wheel arch front n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2010 164,302 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 164,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 159,603 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both steps showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 154,005 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 153,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

mainfeed brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/f inner arch slightly corroded

n/s/r shocker bush slight wear

o/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

slight corrosion at rear panel

Pass 30 Jan 2007 144,111 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 144,050 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XDC is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N986 XDC, 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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N986 XDC is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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