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R116 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,694 mi
Last recorded107,694 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2023 107,694 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lense no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced a pillar /roof (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under chassis undersealed

Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Fail 13 Apr 2022 107,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,007 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 107,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,567 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 106,567 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front grill loose near side and off side (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 106,299 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 106,003 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 104,965 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,277 miles

Offside Front Outer sill holed and corroded, not within prescribed area

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 103,617 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear outer tyre cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 102,756 miles

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

Oil leak

prop shaft bearing collapsed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,542 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 99,466 miles

brakepipe to rear offside wheel poor condition corroding

centre bearing prop shaft collasped

rear nearside outer tyre cracking

welded repair covered with underseal

Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brakepipe to rear offside wheel poor condition corroding

centre bearing prop shaft collasped

rear nearside outer tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,311 miles

nearside rear outer tyre cracking

screw in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2009 95,826 miles

front numberplate slight damage

nearside + offside front wheel arches poor condition taped

nearside front sill corroded not within specified area

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gear box cover insecure

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre on legal limit

wheel arches poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,834 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel archs poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2005 89,722 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 89,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

n/s front wheel arch surface corrosion

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 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R116 VOB, 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 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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