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R112 YDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,410 mi
Last recorded241,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 YDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 241,410 miles

welding repair heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Jul 2016 241,407 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill / door step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sill at front spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 241,407 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 241,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 241,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole in cill

Pass 21 Jul 2014 241,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small hole in cill

Pass 23 Jul 2013 240,709 miles

chassis and sills corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 240,250 miles

exhaust blowing

inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 238,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 238,276 miles

n/s/r leaf spring slightly splayed horizontally

o/s/r chassis leg corroded by shock

Fail 20 Jul 2010 238,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/r leaf spring slightly splayed horizontally

o/s/r chassis leg corroded by shock

Pass 3 Jul 2009 237,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers deteriated

corrosion to both n/s acrchs

Fail 1 Jul 2009 237,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

all exhaust rubbers deteriated

corrosion to both n/s acrchs

Pass 11 Jun 2008 231,923 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 227,549 miles

Oil leak

corrosion starting to the exhaust system

corrosion starting to the front metal brake pipes

corrosion starting to the nearside front wheel arch

nearside wing mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 184,328 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 226,868 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

chip in the offside front headlamp

handbrake travel on the limit

slight wear in the rear differential

Pass 10 Jun 2005 220,814 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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R112 YDT 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 66.7%.

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 R112 YDT, 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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R112 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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