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Q487BNN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2501cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,054 mi
Last recorded115,054 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ487BNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,501cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 115,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 115,010 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,642 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 108,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 102,451 miles

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

Brake rod excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

body vin plate missing

nearside + offside front flexi hose ferrules signs of corrosion

rear section of exhaust fouling on chassis

rear tail gate signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2007 99,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 99,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,184 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 96,156 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

fog light not working (fail)

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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Q487BNN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,501cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q487BNN, 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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Q487BNN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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