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N990 GBY

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 GBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 May 2012 153,295 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion to exhaust & rear section about to fall off

corrosion to undercarriage

damage & corrosion all over bodywork esp all wheel arches & rear doors

handbrake pivot pin seized in sleeve

osr bumper end cap missing & bumper damaged

osr tail light lens cracked

slight play at both sides steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2011 147,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake hose ferules corroded

both sides rear chassis corroded

brake pipe at nsr brake hose corroded

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to undercarriage & suspension components

damage & corrosion to bodywork

play in steering

Pass 14 Apr 2010 145,812 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 144,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal sinks slightly

corrosion to undercarrage & bodywork

front brake discs corroded

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf seatbelt retracting mechanism poor

play at steering rack & feels knotchey

Pass 11 Apr 2008 141,290 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal creeps slightly

front brake hose metal sections corroded

osf brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2007 138,750 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs badly corroded †os rear view mirror casing broken

Pass 8 Apr 2006 135,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

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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N990 GBY is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N990 GBY, 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 N990 GBY registered?

N990 GBY is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N990 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N990 GBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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