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T638 SCN

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

229,468 mi
Last recorded229,468 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT638 SCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2010 229,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrision started to all wheel arches

corrision started to o/s rear door bottom

deteration to front & rear no plates

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2009 217,363 miles

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

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

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

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

rear door handle broken but still opperates

Fail 2 Nov 2009 217,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

rear door handle broken but still opperates

Pass 29 Oct 2008 205,883 miles

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

corrision started to floor

slight cooision to n/s front door step

slight noise from front hub bearings

surface cracking to o/s front tyre

wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 25 Oct 2008 205,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BRGs STARTING TO GET NOISY

FLOOR CORRODED

N/S/F SHOCKER STARTING TO LEAK

O/S/F TYRE CRACKING-UP

O/S/R BUMPER CORNER MISSING

WATER PUMP LEAKING

WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2007 200,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 200,263 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

corrision started to all wheel arches

Pass 16 Oct 2006 190,702 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 190,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s bumper bar corner inscure. spare tyer at limmits.

Pass 2 Sep 2005 178,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 178,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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T638 SCN is a 1999 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 T638 SCN, 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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T638 SCN is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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