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191 XHN

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration191 XHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,874 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,108 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2012 92,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 893,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 893,302 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,081 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 78,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,875 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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191 XHN is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 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 191 XHN, 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 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 191 XHN registered?

191 XHN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is 191 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 191 XHN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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