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N989 OAY

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 OAY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,698 miles

slight play in steering system,slight play to offside front wheel,wear to front brake discs,slight corrosion to front brake flexi hoses.

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in steering system,slight play to offside front wheel,wear to front brake discs,slight corrosion to front brake flexi hoses.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 89,108 miles

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight play to offside front wheel

Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,738 miles

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

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

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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N989 OAY is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N989 OAY, 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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What year was N989 OAY registered?

N989 OAY is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N989 OAY safe to buy?

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