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L33 STN

1996 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,544 mi
Last recorded141,544 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Transit129,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 STN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 141,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 141,526 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 141,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 138,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,146 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise handbrake near end of travel

advise nearside front wheel bearing rough

advise rear crossmember holed

avise offside front wheel bearing out of adjustment

Fail 14 Nov 2006 126,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre 2 mm

two rear floor x members and floor off van holed with rust

Pass 4 Nov 2005 119,212 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket missing at gearbox support

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

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside 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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L33 STN is a 1996 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L33 STN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L33 STN registered?

L33 STN is a 1996 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is L33 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L33 STN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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