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N991 FVT

1996 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

141,695 mi
Last recorded141,695 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 FVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,695 miles

general chassis corroding

nearside rear leaf spring sligtly misaligned

Fail 24 Aug 2010 141,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

general chassis corroding

nearside rear leaf spring sligtly misaligned

offside front brake disc very poor condition

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 140,052 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 140,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 132,728 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 132,717 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 132,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

TIPPER BED AND DOORS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Feb 2007 120,191 miles

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

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

nearside door step corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2007 120,191 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

NEARSIDE DOOR STEP CORRODING

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 106,293 miles

SLIGT WEAR IN STEERING RACK. TIPPER BED STARTING TO CORRODE.

Fail 13 Feb 2006 106,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK NEARSIDE. TIPPER BED SYTARTING TO CORRODE.

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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N991 FVT is a 1996 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 N991 FVT, 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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N991 FVT is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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