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S186 SWB

1999 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 133,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 133,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 129,782 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 129,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 126,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2008 126,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,036 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 123,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 SWB 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 SWB, 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 SWB registered?

S186 SWB is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S186 SWB safe to buy?

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