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N991 VEG

1996 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 VEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2010 104,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 104,339 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,235 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 96,235 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 87,098 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 87,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 78,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 78,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,893 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 69,893 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 63,350 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 63,350 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VEG is a 1996 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N991 VEG, 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 N991 VEG registered?

N991 VEG is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N991 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N991 VEG shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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