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T685 RNP

1999 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,289 mi
Last recorded167,289 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Transit110,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 RNP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 167,289 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch , floor area corroded.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Under wheel arch ,floor area corroded.

Oil leak ()

Rear Both sides spring anchor brackets corroded.

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

Rear Outer sills corroded.

Under body general corrosion.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 167,249 miles

Brake performance not tested Pipe burst. (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill and wheel arch area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch , floor area corroded.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Under wheel arch ,floor area corroded.

Oil leak ()

Rear Both sides spring anchor brackets corroded.

Rear Outer sills corroded.

Under body general corrosion.

Pass 11 Dec 2015 165,471 miles

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

centre bearing play

some general corrosion to under side

Fail 7 Dec 2015 165,462 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded near spring hanger (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

centre bearing play

some general corrosion to under side

Pass 6 Dec 2014 163,554 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 163,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 161,156 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 161,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 158,191 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 158,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 155,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front steps in a rusty condition

van underside in a rusty condition

Fail 8 Nov 2011 155,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front steps in a rusty condition

van underside in a rusty condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 153,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 153,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 150,446 miles

nearside front and rear wheel arches in a poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2008 146,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

underbody corroded & welding repairs carried out & covered in heavy underseal

Pass 19 Nov 2007 143,454 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 139,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 136,046 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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T685 RNP is a 1999 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T685 RNP, 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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T685 RNP is a 1999 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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