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P200 REM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 REM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015

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

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

both front coil springs in poor condition

corrosion to both step areas

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s/f arch corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front coil springs in poor condition

corrosion to both step areas

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front crossmember

n/s/f arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S 2nd axle tyre perished

N/S and O/S marker lighting not working

O/S 2nd axle tyre is perished

O/S under run bar insecure

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 42,795 miles

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S 2nd axle tyre perished

N/S and O/S marker lighting not working

O/S 2nd axle tyre is perished

O/S under run bar insecure

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,337 miles

2nd AXEL FITTED TO REAR BRAKED !!!!!!!

Pass 8 Jun 2010 32,432 miles

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

Underneath of vehicle is COVERED with EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF UNDERSEAL

Vehicles rear CHASSIS has had EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF REPAIRE and MODIFICATION as this vehicle has been modified into a twin axle car transporter!!!

Pass 4 Jun 2009 2,857 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 2,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,670 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 21,670 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

propshaft center rubber mount worn

Pass 3 May 2007 18,333 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 18,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 18,168 miles

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Body marker lights not working.

Oil leak

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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P200 REM 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 P200 REM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P200 REM registered?

P200 REM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is P200 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 REM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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