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N993 DWF

1996 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,135 mi
Last recorded112,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN993 DWF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 112,135 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 112,135 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

nearside outer sill coroading

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear bumper corner missing

prop shaft centre rubber deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,079 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N993 DWF is a 1996 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N993 DWF, 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 N993 DWF registered?

N993 DWF is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is N993 DWF safe to buy?

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