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A99 WGL

1987 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,505 mi
Last recorded36,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Transit58,852 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA99 WGL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 36,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body slightly corroded inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2023 36,483 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Light corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 36,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light corrosion throughout vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 35,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light corrosion throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 34,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light corrosion throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,957 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive light corrosion throughout underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,424 miles

corrosion thought vehicle but not holed

Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,985 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion threw out vehicle but not considerd excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,369 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,721 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,526 miles

corrosion threw out vehicle but not holed

has slight play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 10 Feb 2012 225,393 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 224,593 miles

rear crossmember corroded and partsof rear chassi legs but not eccesive and slight play in steering

Fail 29 Sep 2010 224,593 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear crossmember corroded and partsof rear chassi legs but not eccesive and slight play in steering

Pass 9 Apr 2009 207,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 207,151 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 20,133 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

number plates de-laminating

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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A99 WGL is a 1987 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 58,852 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 A99 WGL, 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 39 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A99 WGL registered?

A99 WGL is a 1987 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is A99 WGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A99 WGL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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