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T640 ALJ

1999 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 ALJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,380 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,909 miles

All Wheel Arches Slight Corrosion (Surface Rust)

Front Brake Disc Pitted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 72,907 miles

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

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

All Wheel Arches Slight Corrosion (Surface Rust)

Front Brake Disc Pitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,129 miles

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

rear panel corroded & holed at nearside

Fail 26 Feb 2011 70,103 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f suspension top area corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 67,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,545 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s o/s rear arches corroded n/s/r arch and panel

Fail 14 Feb 2009 64,483 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

n/s o/s rear arches corroded n/s/r arch and panel

Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,221 miles

body poor condition

Fail 25 Feb 2008 62,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

body poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 53,576 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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T640 ALJ 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 66.7%.

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 T640 ALJ, 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 T640 ALJ registered?

T640 ALJ is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T640 ALJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T640 ALJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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