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JNZ 6144

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,109 mi
Last recorded175,109 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNZ 6144
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 175,109 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 175,109 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount at front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 175,109 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 175,109 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 1st prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play 2nd prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 170,145 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 168,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 168,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 168,433 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected orange lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 162,653 miles

o/s & n/s headlamp lenses starting to mist

Fail 6 Dec 2017 162,653 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

o/s & n/s headlamp lenses starting to mist

Pass 13 Jan 2017 154,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 148,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014
Fail 9 Dec 2014 144,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 137,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 120,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f wheel arch corroding

o/s/f wheel arch corroding

rear cab panel corroding

turbo support bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,179 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 80,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,065 miles

Battery insecure

both front brake hose ferils starting to corrode

corrosion starting to appear to underside at front

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,917 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

no rear seats fitted

slight damage to rear tyre outer sidewalls

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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JNZ 6144 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JNZ 6144, 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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What year was JNZ 6144 registered?

JNZ 6144 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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