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S140 LLN

1999 Ford Transit

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,529 mi
Last recorded149,529 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS140 LLN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 149,529 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 149,509 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (both) (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake clevis joint insecure (split pin missing) (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (rear load valve to flexie) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,525 miles

Nearside headlamp outer cover deteriated , beam image just visable

lower ball joint boots split

minor movement in nearside front wishbone bush

rear outer sills to inner drop sills corroded

Fail 24 May 2017 106,035 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill to b post (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing within 30cms of suspension strut (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central propshaft support bearing rubber worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlamp outer cover deteriated and beam image just visable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc attachment bolts appear too short

rear outer sill to inner drop sills and front wings corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 101,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2257015 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Centre prop shaft support bearing rubber deteriated and has movement

Nearside Front headlamp outer cover deteriated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front outer sills , inner step sill and rear outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 93,313 miles

n/s front tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 77,019 miles

slight oil leak engine

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

pro shaft rear center bearing rubber starting to spilt

slight oil leak engine

Pass 3 Oct 2012 72,045 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,829 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 55,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 46,559 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 39,404 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 39,404 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

osf seat belt stalk caseing broke

osf wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,078 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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S140 LLN is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S140 LLN, 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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S140 LLN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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