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N991 XFJ

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

2,269 mi
Last recorded2,269 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN991 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 2,269 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount under bonnet & up a pillar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in cab under trim (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount in cab (foot well) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Battery tray corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 1,043 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 7 Sep 2015 1,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis. (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre chassis rail , inner & outer (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Centre chassis rail , inner & outer. (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,865 miles

Large amount of repair welding to vehicle , all cosmetically covered. Chassis generally weak.

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 98,350 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 98,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Engine oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,600 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,593 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,990 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disks lipped

slight movment in steering rack mounts

Fail 25 Aug 2011 87,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake disks lipped

slight movment in steering rack mounts

Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,002 miles

center propshaft universal joints are worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,682 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 76,496 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,496 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,560 miles

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 XFJ is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N991 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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