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R102 GOO

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,521 mi
Last recorded122,521 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 GOO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2010 122,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES CORRODED ON PIPES

BRAKE PIPE FRONT TO REAR TO REAR COMPENSATOR CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER PANEL MISSING UNDER HEADLAMP

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,485 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

General corrosion to all areas

Offside rear brake effort low

Possible fluid leak from nearside rear brake but not dripping at time of test and fluid level ok

Fail 22 Sep 2009 93,485 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

General corrosion to all areas

Offside rear brake effort low

Possible fluid leak from nearside rear brake but not dripping at time of test and fluid level ok

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 71,386 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 71,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 61,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,479 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,610 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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R102 GOO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc 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 R102 GOO, 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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R102 GOO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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