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S166 UNF

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 UNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010
Pass 19 Aug 2008 348,126 miles

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

damage to screen

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 18 Aug 2008 348,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

slight bind to n/s/r brake

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

damage to screen

Pass 3 May 2007 348,105 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 348,105 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 348,090 miles

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

damage to screen

slight bind to n/s/r brake

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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S166 UNF is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S166 UNF, 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 S166 UNF registered?

S166 UNF is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S166 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S166 UNF shows 6 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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