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G8 JRP

1996 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

150,226 mi
Last recorded150,226 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 JRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2017 150,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X 2 (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure Light Laden Valve bolt loose (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device wiring in poor condition Light Laden Valve Seized pivot (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring incorrectly fitted, bottom leaf splayed (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured Chassis between hanger mountings (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired At rear hanger bracket (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front hanger bracket (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers seat area has two areas of corrosion to floor mountings (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outrigger not fully seam welded (2.4.A.3)

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

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread badly scrubbed on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 144,312 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,312 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (3.6.C.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 138,080 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 134,154 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 133,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,445 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

water leak present so unable to test emmisions

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,131 miles

handbrake cable starting to knot at rear

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

handbrake cable starting to knot at rear

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2009 119,765 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 116,765 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f chassis leg getting corroded

rear crossmember getting corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,978 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 110,978 miles

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

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

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

various corrosion setting in on vehicle chassis

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 104,417 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

slight play n/s.f track end

slight play o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,400 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 99,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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G8 JRP is a 1996 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 G8 JRP, 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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G8 JRP is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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