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T634 JRL

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT634 JRL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 180,436 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 183,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

horn advisory

leaf spring busher advisory

o/s/r ligth lens advisory sligth white ligth

rear pannel advisory

Pass 9 Nov 2011 181,663 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 181,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 172,085 miles

damage to o/s mirror unit.

n/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe into load valve corroding.

o/s+n/s number plate lights slightly dim.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

rear cab floor corroding.

slight damage to n/s/f inner road wheel.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 172,085 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

n/s beamset pattern becoming poor.

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding.

n/s/r metal brake pipe into load valve corroding.

o/s+n/s number plate lights slightly dim.

o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.

play in o/s steering rack inner arm/joint.

rear cab floor corroding.

slight damage to n/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 167,750 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corossion all under the body

Pass 31 Jul 2008 162,129 miles

rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2007 156,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 142,340 miles

see advisory items issued with failure sheet

Fail 12 May 2006 142,078 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

long foot brake travel

rear lamp panel is rusting near both rear spring mountings

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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T634 JRL is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T634 JRL, 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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T634 JRL is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 July 1999.

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