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R110 OBV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,282 mi
Last recorded213,282 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR110 OBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 213,282 miles

nearside front suspension top mount surface corroded

offside and nearside front inner sills/steps holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside rear inner sills holed and corroded

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2015 213,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside front suspension top mount surface corroded

offside and nearside front inner sills/steps holed and corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside and nearside rear inner sills holed and corroded

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 209,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

all brake pipes coated in grese/underseal

nearside front suspension top mount starting to corrode

offside fron inner step corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear chassis staring to split but not within a prescribed area

vehicle heavily undersealed, visual inspection impaired

vehicle seems to be leaning on nearside

Fail 29 Mar 2014 209,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

all brake pipes coated in grese/underseal

nearside front suspension top mount starting to corrode

offside fron inner step corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear chassis staring to split but not within a prescribed area

vehicle heavily undersealed, visual inspection impaired

vehicle seems to be leaning on nearside

Pass 21 Mar 2013 206,404 miles

all underside of vehicle corrode and undersealed

front brake discs corroded bu not weak

nearside front inner sill holed and corrode but not within a prescribed area

nearside front suspension top mount area corrode but not holed or weak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front inner and outer sill holed and corrode but not within a prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2013 206,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

all underside of vehicle corrode and undersealed

front brake discs corroded bu not weak

nearside front inner sill holed and corrode but not within a prescribed area

nearside front suspension top mount area corrode but not holed or weak

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front inner and outer sill holed and corrode but not within a prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2012 203,691 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 201,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 196,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 196,483 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 189,396 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 189,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 268,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

front no. plate poor condition

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 10 Jan 2008 268,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

front no. plate poor condition

offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2007 222,948 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 222,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front tyre low on inner edge,n/s front shocker damp, brake pedal rubber slight wear, o/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2006 177,691 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rerar brakes out of balance,n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge, slight plat o/s rear wheel bearing

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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R110 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R110 OBV, 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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R110 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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