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R101 WJF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,230 mi
Last recorded166,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 WJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 166,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 166,230 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 152,960 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 152,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 145,820 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 145,795 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 131,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 131,200 miles

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

Offside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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R101 WJF 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 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 R101 WJF, 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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What year was R101 WJF registered?

R101 WJF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 1998.

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