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N4 GBO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,121 mi
Last recorded147,121 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 GBO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 147,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 147,106 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank outrigger corroed

Pass 20 Jan 2014 140,411 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Off side rear chassis getting rusty .

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 132,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear chassis getting rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2011 125,494 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

underbody dirty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 119,120 miles

rear u j joint has play

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 119,120 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear u j joint has play

Pass 24 Nov 2009 110,686 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 110,672 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 105,861 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 105,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 99,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 99,923 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,978 miles

small amount of play in steering rack

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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N4 GBO is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N4 GBO, 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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N4 GBO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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