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Q728VAF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,386 mi
Last recorded212,386 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ728VAF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 212,386 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s & n/s (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s inner sill corroded but not considered structural

Fail 23 Sep 2015 212,386 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring rubbing against propshaft (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower edge of outer sill not welded to inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour shows white light on top of light unit visible from rear (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% recorded limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Battery insecure very close to seat framework and could short out (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion rear cab area corroded and partially repaired (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short wiring in generally poor condition with many alterations and joints (1.9.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill step corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front wiper travelling on reduced sweep

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

end of tailpipe missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

nearside front lower engine mount nut not fully engaged

nearside rear service brake not working as well as offside rear

rear seats have been removed

speedo may not be working

Fail 22 Aug 2015 212,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned not fully visable (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned not fully visable (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tailpipe incomplete

front brake discs corroded

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in both front kingpins

unable to open and check fuel cap on original fuel tank

Pass 13 Mar 2014 211,846 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r back plate damp

Fail 6 Mar 2014 211,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 26 Feb 2013 209,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 209,096 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 209,096 miles

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

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 209,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 209,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,564 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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Q728VAF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Q728VAF, 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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Q728VAF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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