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R9 BGB

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,027 mi
Last recorded215,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 BGB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 215,027 miles

low effort to n/s/r brake

Fail 5 Jul 2007 214,843 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fan belt cracking

hand brake pivot pin siezed

hand brake rod braket broken

both rear leaf springs splayed

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2006 191,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 191,434 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake pipe on nearside rear (axle) corroded but not considered excessive

cab floor corroded within perscribed areas but not considered excessive

slight corrosion to front chassis legs

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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R9 BGB is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R9 BGB, 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 R9 BGB registered?

R9 BGB is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is R9 BGB safe to buy?

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