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R108 PSH

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,506 mi
Last recorded72,506 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 PSH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 72,506 miles

under body corroded. both inner sills corroded. o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,300 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f step corroded

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 67,968 miles

under body corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,392 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2010 64,444 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 63,056 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 61,396 miles

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

both front tyres have slight signs of inner walls perishing

Fail 12 May 2008 61,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

both front tyres have slight signs of inner walls perishing

Pass 3 May 2007 59,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 59,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 56,875 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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R108 PSH is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow 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 R108 PSH, 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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R108 PSH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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