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S162 LRN

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 LRN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 149,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

damage front and rear

engine/waterpump noisey

front wipers not the best

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear seats,headrests damaged

vt40 note test class different to last time...

Fail 6 Oct 2009 149,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

damage front and rear

engine/waterpump noisey

front wipers not the best

nearside mirror cover damaged

rear seats,headrests damaged

vt40 note test class different to last time...

Pass 15 Jan 2007 110,391 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 110,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 96,640 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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S162 LRN is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S162 LRN, 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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S162 LRN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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