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L99 OLY

1997 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

396,347 mi
Last recorded396,347 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 OLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 396,347 miles

advance corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2026 396,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advance corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 382,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 368,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 345,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 340,369 miles

advance corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 325,129 miles

advance corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2020 310,954 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 310,954 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 296,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 280,864 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 280,855 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 264,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 247,551 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 231,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 215,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 198,641 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 198,641 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 182,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 165,399 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 149,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 149,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 132,801 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 116,139 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 99,992 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 84,537 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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L99 OLY is a 1997 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 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 L99 OLY, 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 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L99 OLY registered?

L99 OLY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is L99 OLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L99 OLY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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