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R113 OBL

1998 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,958 mi
Last recorded142,958 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 OBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 142,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 140,358 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 136,962 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 13,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 136,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 134,491 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 134,453 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 129,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some sharp edges temporarily taped.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 124,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 124,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,347 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 118,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 118,100 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both o/s wheel arches starting to rust and corrode

drivers seat slightly insecure

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Feb 2008 113,220 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 108,672 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 100,445 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 100,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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 OBL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R113 OBL, 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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R113 OBL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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