MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS
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.!
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.!
Propshaft component defective
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)
CENTRE PROP SHAFT BEARING U/S
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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.
Is N98 XCJ safe to buy?
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