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R116 DOB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

186,352 mi
Last recorded186,352 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 DOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2020 186,352 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body mounting fixings insecure Body insecure on fixings (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member near toolbox (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member near light board insecure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Body panel likely to become detached Slam panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 179,873 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 173,946 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 167,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 167,337 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 159,186 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 155,353 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine noisey

front registration plate getting deteriorated

offside front inner wing rusted

Fail 18 Sep 2014 155,342 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front steps holed badly at front

engine noisey

front registration plate getting deteriorated

offside front inner wing rusted

Pass 19 Oct 2013 146,208 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front doors rotted at bottom

n/s front headlamp slightly blurry

o/s and n/s front bumper mounting areas corroded

o/s and n/s step holed under

o/s front door mirror body damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2013 146,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front doors rotted at bottom

n/s front headlamp slightly blurry

o/s and n/s front bumper mounting areas corroded

o/s and n/s step holed under

o/s front door mirror body damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 140,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

engine smokey when cold

n/s front top cab light out

n/s step holed under at front

o/s front inner wing rotted and holed

o/s rear spring front mount strengthening plate geting rusted

o/s step holed under at front

Fail 29 Sep 2012 140,823 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine smokey when cold

n/s front top cab light out

n/s step holed under at front

o/s front inner wing rotted and holed

o/s rear spring front mount strengthening plate geting rusted

o/s step holed under at front

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

both front cab top marker lamps not working

both front metal brake discs rusted and pitted

n/s rear outer tyre side wall perished

o/s door mirror cover broken

Fail 25 Aug 2011 134,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

both front cab top marker lamps not working

both front metal brake discs rusted and pitted

handbrake lever pivot bolt turn with handbrake

handbrake rod guide bracket broken

n/s rear outer tyre side wall perished

o/s door mirror cover broken

o/s step holed at front and corroded and weak

Pass 1 Sep 2010 129,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 129,365 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 118,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front flexy brake hose metal ends rusted

n/s and o/s cab rear floor geting rusted and weak

Pass 1 Sep 2007 115,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 115,017 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 110,158 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 110,152 miles

Centre Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

running lights rear not fixed to body off side front not working

Pass 31 Mar 2006 110,114 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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R116 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R116 DOB, 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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R116 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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