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Q890MEG

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,761 mi
Last recorded122,761 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ890MEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 121,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s mirror glass damage

various corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,885 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s mirror glass damage

various corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Feb 2010 160,145 miles

minor leak gasses

oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play both sides rear bottom shock bushes

various brake hoses/brake pipes/ferrules deteriating corroding

various corrosion topside underneth

various parts exhausht deteriating

various tyres have cuts but not to cords

Pass 14 Apr 2008 158,487 miles

rear no plate poor condition

slight play n/s/r bottom shock bush

Pass 29 Mar 2007 140,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 140,886 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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Q890MEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 Q890MEG, 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 Q890MEG registered?

Q890MEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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