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S186 JFP

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

220,566 mi
Last recorded220,566 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS186 JFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 220,566 miles

4 REAR SEAT MISSING

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

drivers seat bottom plastic cover damaged

handbrake waring light stays on

inside view mirror missing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 220,561 miles

Centre Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1j)

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

4 REAR SEAT MISSING

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

drivers door hinge is cracked

drivers seat bottom plastic cover damaged

handbrake waring light stays on

inside view mirror missing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 219,819 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 219,815 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 216,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 216,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.6.5)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2006 214,405 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 214,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

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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S186 JFP is a 1999 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S186 JFP, 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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What year was S186 JFP registered?

S186 JFP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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