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N98 XCJ

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,224 mi
Last recorded197,224 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2010 197,224 miles

Brake back plate(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Aug 2009 192,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 192,616 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2008 187,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 182,027 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

N/S O/S FRONT CHASSIS CORROSION MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK.! †N/S O/S REAR CHASSIS CORROSION MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK.!

O/S/F UNDER WHEEL ARCH CORROSION NEAR STRUT SUPPORT.!

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED.!

Fail 25 Jul 2007 182,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

N/S O/S FRONT CHASSIS CORROSION MARK WITH YELLOW CHALK.! †N/S O/S REAR CHASSIS CORROSION MARK WITH YELLOW CHALK.!

O/S/F UNDER WHEEL ARCH CORROSION NEAR STRUT SUPPORT.!

O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING FRAYED.!

Pass 8 Aug 2006 174,048 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Jul 2006 174,027 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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 XCJ is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XCJ, 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 N98 XCJ registered?

N98 XCJ is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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