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N357 CAV

1996 Ford Taurus

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,889 mi
Last recorded136,889 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 CAV
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2008 136,889 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 134,780 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight free play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2006 131,088 miles

Clonking heard from lower steering column under fitted covering.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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N357 CAV is a 1996 Ford Taurus in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N357 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N357 CAV registered?

N357 CAV is a 1996 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N357 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N357 CAV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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