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N649 AHP

1996 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,781 mi
Last recorded67,781 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Ranger119,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 AHP
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 67,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 66,713 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 63,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,303 miles

N/S front brake pipe top of chassis corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 59,674 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,988 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 57,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,682 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 45,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,156 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,289 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,287 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 36,234 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,234 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,291 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,851 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,759 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,292 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,115 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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N649 AHP is a 1996 Ford Ranger in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 119,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N649 AHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N649 AHP registered?

N649 AHP is a 1996 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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