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PIL 8958

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,419 mi
Last recorded145,419 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 8958
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 145,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 145,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside sliding door wont open from outside

Fail 23 Dec 2010

10 spots corrosion see block plan

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010

10 spots corrosion see block plan

Pass 16 Dec 2009 104,596 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Fail 14 Dec 2009 104,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN SCRATCHED

Pass 16 Dec 2008 86,940 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 86,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o\s door mirror cover cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2006 53,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,945 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,394 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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PIL 8958 is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PIL 8958, 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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PIL 8958 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 April 1999.

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