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N863 XSS

1996 Ford Camper

Cream Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,832 mi
Last recorded80,832 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Ford Camper79,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 XSS
MakeFord
ModelCamper
Year1996
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,832 miles

Camper body corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 79,711 miles

Central Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,144 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,201 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 74,974 miles

rear brake application uneven rear service brake imbalance 80% n/s/r lazy (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,005 miles

emissions pass /no printout available

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 May 2015 66,774 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,507 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,507 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 61,184 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 61,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 58,710 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 53,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,877 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,758 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2007 43,931 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,896 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Camper?

Based on 5,097 MOT tests across 328 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
1,837
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
328
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 118
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
position lamp(s) not working 90
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 90
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N863 XSS is a 1996 Ford Camper in Cream with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Ford Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 79,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Camper fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 136 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N863 XSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N863 XSS registered?

N863 XSS is a 1996 Ford Camper, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N863 XSS safe to buy?

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