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N712 KNG

1996 Ford Motor Caravan

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,536 mi
Last recorded73,536 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Motor Caravan72,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 KNG
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,426 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,806 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 66,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 63,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 61,571 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 61,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,777 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 59,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 54,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 54,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,910 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,291 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

Front wipers and washers could be better.

N/S/F tyre is feathering.

O/S/R tyre is feathering badly.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,931 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,205 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 40,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,706 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 21,858 miles

Near Side Front Wheel Bearing slightly noisey

Vehicle has only 12 seats including driver at time of test.

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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N712 KNG is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N712 KNG, 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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N712 KNG is a 1996 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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