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L777 LLA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,735 mi
Last recorded124,735 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL777 LLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,735 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

chassis behind both wheels corroded/weak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 124,735 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

chassis behind both wheels corroded/weak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 117,992 miles

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

corrosion to offside rear outer chassis rail and nearside front upper shock absorber mounting

Pass 29 Mar 2014 117,992 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer chassis rail and nearside front upper shock absorber mounting

Pass 26 Feb 2013 113,380 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to offside chassis under wing,offside rear chassis behind wheel

corrosion to offside front outer wing

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,203 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis behind wheel

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,950 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 86,738 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2009 80,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,444 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 66,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,353 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 55,819 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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L777 LLA 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 76.9%.

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 L777 LLA, 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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L777 LLA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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