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S196 RAH

1999 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS196 RAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 170,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 170,477 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 170,234 miles

Central Front Inner front cross member corroded

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 170,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front front off side inner wing corroded

Nearside Front near side inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 169,575 miles

Central Front Inner cross member corroded all over

Offside Front Inner offside inner wing corroded been welded from inside

Pass 11 Mar 2021 166,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 167,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 185,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 168,468 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 190,000 miles

rear axle has slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush has slighht movment at upper attachment (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak at engine

Pass 17 Mar 2016 190,000 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 190,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

o/s front disc slight corroded

o/s front under sill slight corroded

oil leak

prob shaft bearing slight play

rear diff slight leaking oil

Pass 24 Mar 2014 190,008 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 190,000 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 190,000 miles

Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 15 Mar 2012 190,000 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 184,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 166,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 166,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 175,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/lamp damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 175,252 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/lamp damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 161,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 144,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 132,139 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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S196 RAH is a 1999 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S196 RAH, 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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S196 RAH is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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