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N98 JLP

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

161,669 mi
Last recorded161,669 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 JLP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 161,669 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly inner edge

rear cross-member corroded/weak

slight play in steering rack

slight roughness to n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 158,920 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front tyres worn inner edges

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2008 157,536 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play nearside steering rack

Fail 9 May 2008 157,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2008 157,501 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 156,062 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 156,042 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 153,449 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 153,430 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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N98 JLP is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N98 JLP, 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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N98 JLP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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