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S112 VBJ

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,533 mi
Last recorded90,533 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 90,533 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,730 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 63,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 56,156 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 56,156 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 50,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 50,606 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 46,171 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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S112 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S112 VBJ, 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 S112 VBJ registered?

S112 VBJ is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S112 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 VBJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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