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N438 CDP

1996 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Motor Caravan72,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 CDP
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 87,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 87,722 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 82,497 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills corroded and hole out side prescibed areas

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,585 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 67,180 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 67,180 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 67,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

BRAKE DISCS PITTED X4

Battery insecure

Both front tyres perrished

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

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

HEAVILY UNDERSEALED NOT ALLOWING A FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

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

Slight imbalance on rear brake application

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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N438 CDP is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 72,794 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N438 CDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N438 CDP registered?

N438 CDP is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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