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S271 JLT

1999 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 JLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 152,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s inner sill badly corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Mar 2015 152,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,013 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,666 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 145,630 miles

n/s/r crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2012 143,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side rear wheel arch corroded

near side sill out rigger corroded

off side front top strutt mount slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 140,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 114,461 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 114,461 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 102,005 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 102,005 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 88,530 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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S271 JLT is a 1999 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S271 JLT, 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 S271 JLT registered?

S271 JLT is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S271 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 JLT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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