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L561 WOW

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 WOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,715 miles

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

all rear spring bushes deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside & offside front inner wings starting to corrode by strut mounting points

rear brakes binding slightly

tipper body corroding

Fail 22 Aug 2008 106,715 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all rear spring bushes deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside & offside front inner wings starting to corrode by strut mounting points

rear brakes binding slightly

tipper body corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2007 91,838 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear crossmeber starting to corrode

ooffside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

slight cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 4 May 2006 88,180 miles

as per last sheet 464603326118

Fail 3 May 2006 88,180 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear prop-shaft centre bearing mounting collapesed

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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L561 WOW is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L561 WOW, 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 L561 WOW registered?

L561 WOW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is L561 WOW safe to buy?

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