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S185 WVW

1999 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,224 mi
Last recorded133,224 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 WVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 128,415 miles

corrosion to front wings

Fail 22 Jan 2009 128,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

corrosion to front wings

Pass 25 Jan 2008 119,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,154 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 102,381 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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S185 WVW is a 1999 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S185 WVW, 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 S185 WVW registered?

S185 WVW is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S185 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S185 WVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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