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RIG 2708

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,043 mi
Last recorded58,043 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 2708
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 58,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 58,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 57,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 57,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 56,743 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2023 55,806 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,000 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,509 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,071 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,320 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,535 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 37,351 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 37,351 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,110 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,370 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 20,679 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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RIG 2708 is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RIG 2708, 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

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What year was RIG 2708 registered?

RIG 2708 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RIG 2708 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIG 2708 shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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