1996 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P178 CBC
1996 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 134,310 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2496cc
P178 CBC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 134,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P178 CBC Mileage History
- 25/08/2022133,012 mi
- 24/10/2024134,310 mi+1,298 mi
- 24/10/2024134,310 mi
Average of roughly 599 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P178 CBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Transit (P178 CBC) between August 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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