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N40 RPA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,467 mi
Last recorded156,467 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 RPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 156,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 155,578 miles

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

front grill insure

near side body pannel damaged side door damaged wheel arch damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2008 155,578 miles

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

front grill insure

near side body pannel damaged side door damaged wheel arch damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 146,004 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 146,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre getting low †near side front door step area corroding †both rear wheel arc corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2006 159,815 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 139,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine oil leaks

fuel pipes corroded

near side sill bent

near side sill slightly bent

propshaft defective

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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N40 RPA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N40 RPA, 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 N40 RPA registered?

N40 RPA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N40 RPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 RPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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