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EIL 1988

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 1988
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 131,085 miles

suspension bushes perished

tyres getting low

under body becoming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 131,057 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AND NON PRESCRIBED AREAS,

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

TYRES ARE LOW

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,152 miles

PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES † †SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

TAIL PIPE OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION

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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EIL 1988 is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EIL 1988, 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.

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What year was EIL 1988 registered?

EIL 1988 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is EIL 1988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 1988 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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