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N100 ASR

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 ASR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 175,312 miles

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 175,306 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 22 Jan 2014 168,214 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 167,427 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear mudguard insecure

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

batterys loose

mirror backs missing

Fail 7 Nov 2012 167,423 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear mudguard insecure

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

batterys loose

mirror backs missing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 166,547 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side mirror backings missing

o/s door step inner sill corroded

underside covered in mud

Fail 8 Aug 2011 166,484 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both side mirror back covers missing

brake lever spring tied in place

cables rubbing on steering shaft

front wheel arches corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

underside covered in mud

Pass 10 Aug 2010 163,508 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

steering wheel poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2010 163,494 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ignition switch faulty

steering wheel poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2009 160,023 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 160,023 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

bonnet catch faulty

both front wheel arches corroded

both headlamp lens fading

o/s door handle stiff

slight play in steering rack both sides

Fail 24 Mar 2009 158,634 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

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

bonnet catch faulty

n/s front wheel arch poor

o/s door handle stiff

o/s front wheel arch poor

prop bolt loose

tailboard pin missing

Pass 14 Mar 2008 309,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 303,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 249,970 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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N100 ASR is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N100 ASR, 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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N100 ASR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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