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N987 MNL

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

348,965 mi
Last recorded348,965 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN987 MNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 348,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Fail 7 May 2010 348,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 340,927 miles

park brake lever seizing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 340,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

park brake lever seizing

Fail 31 Mar 2009 340,756 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Oct 2007 308,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2007 307,751 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Oil leak

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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N987 MNL 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 42.9%.

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 N987 MNL, 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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N987 MNL is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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