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C70 TRS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,980 mi
Last recorded171,980 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 TRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 171,980 miles

Rear leaf springs not aligned

front offside crossmember repair has only been conducted to a minimum quality

rear sill repairs have been covered what remains visable is adaquate

Fail 15 May 2012 171,975 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Dash display not illuminating

Pass 12 Feb 2011 169,096 miles

front discs half worn with a cut lip

Fail 7 Feb 2011 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

front discs half worn with a cut lip

Fail 10 Feb 2010 150,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

chip in windscreen in center

nearside and offside anti roll bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 150,579 miles

chip in windscreen in center

nearside and offside anti roll bushes worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 137,040 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 132,249 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,816 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 120,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 120,424 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 120,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 120,424 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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C70 TRS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 C70 TRS, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C70 TRS registered?

C70 TRS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is C70 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C70 TRS 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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