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J888 LMS

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,196 mi
Last recorded178,196 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 LMS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 178,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 178,196 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 173,703 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 164,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 158,261 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER S/DET/SPLIT

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES S/DT

NEARSIDE FRONT MIRROR S/DET /CRACKED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY HIGH

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 156,705 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 156,696 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jun 2008 152,709 miles

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

Propshaft centre bearing badly worn

Fail 9 Jun 2008 152,682 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Propshaft centre bearing badly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 143,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 128,290 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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J888 LMS is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J888 LMS, 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.

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J888 LMS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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