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R113 LVE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,775 mi
Last recorded27,775 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 27,775 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 27,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,994 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 22,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,635 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 20,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 105,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 12,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,290 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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R113 LVE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R113 LVE, 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 R113 LVE registered?

R113 LVE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R113 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 LVE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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