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S271 ONL

1999 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,953 mi
Last recorded146,953 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 ONL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 146,953 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

Fail 2 Dec 2009 146,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 116,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 100,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 97,026 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 ONL is a 1999 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel 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 S271 ONL, 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 S271 ONL registered?

S271 ONL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S271 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S271 ONL 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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