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P861 TDX

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,118 mi
Last recorded118,118 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 TDX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,118 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 65% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,068 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area close to front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 111,663 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,616 miles

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

Offside Front corrosion to drivers step area

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

oil leak engine

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 100,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,768 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 91,402 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,748 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 30 Sep 2010 81,375 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 65,217 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,045 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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P861 TDX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P861 TDX, 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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P861 TDX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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