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T938 SWC

1999 Ford Ranger

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Ford Ranger108,937 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT938 SWC
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2013

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 156,459 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

surface rust to sub frame

Pass 20 Feb 2012 156,459 miles

surface rust to sub frame

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 139,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery partly insecure

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 139,728 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

battery partly insecure

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 121,404 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 98,630 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,628 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,666 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,666 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 52,618 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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T938 SWC is a 1999 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 108,937 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 Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T938 SWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T938 SWC registered?

T938 SWC is a 1999 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T938 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T938 SWC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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