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R114 LVE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 LVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 57,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BODY PANNEL DENTED

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 3 Dec 2025 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear BODY PANNEL DENTED

UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 30 Nov 2024 55,529 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,554 miles

Offside Front Lower door step slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 51,143 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 51,143 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative freed off (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 46,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 46,734 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose retighten (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fit spare (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 43,226 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded around hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 39,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 39,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 36,322 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2017 34,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 34,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,744 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,761 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,172 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 26,164 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front brake disc corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/r tyre cracking on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 19,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear tyre cracking up inside esge

Pass 3 May 2011 15,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,542 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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R114 LVE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R114 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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R114 LVE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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