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A16 NBC

1994 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,990 mi
Last recorded54,990 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Ford Transit68,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,990 miles

Brake system - advancing corrosion attack to offside front flexiable brake pipe

Exhaust system - extensive repairs to front exhaust,rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition

Many testable and non testable items in poor condition including systems and components mentioned above

Vehicle Suspension - Nearside front shockabsorber mounting has been subject to advanced corrosion attack suspect likely that overall structure has been weakened.

Vehicle structure - many areas of the vehicle structure have been subject to welding repairs.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 54,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake system - advancing corrosion attack to offside front flexiable brake pipe

Exhaust system - extensive repairs to front exhaust,rear exhaust mounting rubber in poor condition

Many testable and non testable items in poor condition including systems and components mentioned above

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Suspension - Nearside front shockabsorber mounting has been subject to advanced corrosion attack suspect likely that overall structure has been weakened.

Vehicle structure - many areas of the vehicle structure have been subject to welding repairs.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,980 miles

Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

very slight movement in the o/s rack arm

Fail 21 Oct 2011 54,976 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrsion in all wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazzard switch is slightly intermitant

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Wipers are slightly streaky

very slight movement in the o/s rack arm

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,842 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,840 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emission test not carried out due to poor exhaust downpipe condition

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,373 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,352 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 Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2008 52,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 52,024 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 46,899 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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A16 NBC is a 1994 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 68,983 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 A16 NBC, 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 32 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A16 NBC is a 1994 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 December 1994.

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