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RIL 8806

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,454 mi
Last recorded190,454 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 8806
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2014 190,454 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 186,153 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 186,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 179,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 179,314 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 173,618 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 161,391 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 153,337 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 153,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

propshaft center bearing worn to excess

Pass 3 Dec 2007 136,261 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 136,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 122,912 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 109,085 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RIL 8806 is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RIL 8806, 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 RIL 8806 registered?

RIL 8806 is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RIL 8806 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 8806 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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