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N986 YOA

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 119,623 miles

rear brakes slight judder

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 17 Mar 2008 119,623 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes slight judder

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,341 miles

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

light scratches to front screen

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Mar 2006 118,326 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 118,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre prop shaft bearing excess play

exhaust system in poor condition

oil leaks

signs of corossion throughout

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 YOA is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

N986 YOA is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N986 YOA safe to buy?

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