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R117 NFX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

210,680 mi
Last recorded210,680 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 NFX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 210,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 207,093 miles

centre/front crossmembers rusty

n/s/f suspension leg has slight play in top bush

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2016 207,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre/front crossmembers rusty

n/s/f suspension leg has slight play in top bush

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 203,584 miles

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

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear crossmember corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 2 Mar 2015 203,566 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

propshaft centre mounting worn

rear crossmember corroded

rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 25 Feb 2014 196,563 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f lower ball joint has slight lift

rear spring bushes perished

rear valance rusty

rear view mirror missing

tow bar removed

Fail 24 Feb 2014 196,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 193,065 miles

centre prop mounting worn// n/s/r o/s/r chassis becoming weak// both front flexible pipe banjos rusty

tow bar removed // rear seat removed

Fail 26 Jun 2013 193,052 miles

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

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prop bearing // n/s/r o/s/r chassis becoming weak // both front flexi banjos rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2012 187,372 miles

rear chassis becoming weak// o/s/r light lens cracked// front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 187,280 miles

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

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

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

rear chassis becoming weak// o/s/r light lens cracked// front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 181,441 miles

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

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

centre crossmember becoming weak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 177,458 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes have slight play// o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2009 172,757 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

Fail 26 Jun 2009 172,748 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear leaf spring bushes perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 166,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 161,934 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 146,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 146,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R117 NFX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R117 NFX, 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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R117 NFX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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