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N989 TJU

1996 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,251 mi
Last recorded156,251 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN989 TJU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 156,251 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 156,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 156,243 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 155,696 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 150,554 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 150,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 148,042 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 148,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 TJU is a 1996 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TJU, 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 N989 TJU registered?

N989 TJU is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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