CarVerify

Free Car Check

RIL 5899

1985 Ford Transit

Green Petrol 1996cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,034 mi
Last recorded74,034 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Transit56,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5899
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,034 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 74,023 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Bulkhead pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,887 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 73,707 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,556 miles

Exhaust seems a little loose where it joins manifold

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,061 miles

Slight cracking of side walls of both rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 72,703 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,328 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 72,051 miles

both rear tyres are preished on sidewalls

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 May 2012 71,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 71,112 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 71,112 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 70,633 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 68,617 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 685,516 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 68,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

battery insecure

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre inner bead to sidewall perrished

Fail 30 Aug 2005 68,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre inner bead to sidewall perrished

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RIL 5899 is a 1985 Ford Transit in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 56,610 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 RIL 5899, 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 41 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIL 5899?

You can check the full history of RIL 5899 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RIL 5899 registered?

RIL 5899 is a 1985 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is RIL 5899 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 5899 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 5899 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RIL 5899. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.