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288 SNY

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 SNY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 109,660 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 109,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 109,619 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 81,637 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 81,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 68,010 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 62,208 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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288 SNY is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 110,308 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 Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 288 SNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 288 SNY?

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What year was 288 SNY registered?

288 SNY is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is 288 SNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 SNY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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