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R119 CBU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,088 mi
Last recorded100,088 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 CBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,088 miles

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

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

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

both propshaft centre bearings worn

centre hub cap fitted to nearside front wheel

offside and nearside outer front wheel arches rusty

oil leak on engine

underneath of the vechile rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 99,676 miles

both front outer wheel arches becoming rusty

both propshaft mounting bearings worn

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

underneath the front of the vechile becoming rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2015 99,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front outer wheel arches becoming rusty

both propshaft mounting bearings worn

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

underneath the front of the vechile becoming rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,300 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

underneath of vechile becoming rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

underneath of vechile becoming rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,910 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

underneath of vechile becoming rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 98,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

offside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

underneath of vechile becoming rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,517 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

ofside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

Fail 16 Jul 2012 98,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

ofside front tyre worn on inner tread surface

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,124 miles

both propshaft bearings worn

ofside front tyre tracked out on inner tread surface

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jul 2011 98,124 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both propshaft bearings worn

ofside front tyre tracked out on inner tread surface

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

oil leak on engine

rear propshaft mounting worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 97,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre hub cap fitted on nearside front wheel

oil leak on engine

rear propshaft mounting worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 97,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft rear mounting bearing badly worn

Fail 20 Jul 2009 97,046 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

propshaft rear mounting bearing badly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 96,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre caps fitted to offside and nearside front wheels

rear propshaft mounting bearing excessively worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 96,643 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre caps fitted to offside and nearside front wheels

rear propshaft mounting bearing excessively worn

Pass 10 Jan 2007 96,149 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 96,149 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R119 CBU 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 52.6%.

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 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 R119 CBU, 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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R119 CBU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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