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P78 FEJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 151,383 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 151,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 140,915 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

TYRE WALL DAMAGE SLIGHT O/S REAR

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,463 miles

TYRE WALL DAMAGE O/S REAR

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 127,463 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

TYRE WALL DAMAGE O/S REAR

Pass 7 Oct 2013 117,052 miles

condition of seat belt buckle 3rd row back nearside inner seat

corrosion to wheel arches

prop shaft mounting worn

rear leaf springs splayed

Fail 7 Oct 2013 117,048 miles

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

condition of seat belt buckle 3rd row back nearside inner seat

corrosion to wheel arches

prop shaft mounting worn

rear leaf springs splayed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 117,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 115,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 115,250 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 110,738 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 110,700 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 108,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 104,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 101,602 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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P78 FEJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P78 FEJ, 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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P78 FEJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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