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R115 UCW

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,809 mi
Last recorded24,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 UCW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 24,809 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 24,410 miles

o/s front grill broken

Fail 20 Jul 2017 24,410 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s front grill broken

Pass 12 Jul 2016 23,607 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,844 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 22,844 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,764 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 19,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,287 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,287 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,860 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 16,860 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,462 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 14,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,751 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 12,751 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,069 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 6,857 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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R115 UCW is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R115 UCW, 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 R115 UCW registered?

R115 UCW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R115 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 UCW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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