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R121 RHL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2012 175,940 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 174,994 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 174,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 171,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 171,503 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 163,368 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 163,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 156,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 149,701 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 149,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 143,188 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 135,300 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 135,300 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 119,788 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 102,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,957 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R121 RHL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R121 RHL, 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 R121 RHL registered?

R121 RHL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R121 RHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 RHL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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