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R121 UOH

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,036 mi
Last recorded172,036 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 172,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches starting to corrode

front registration plate cracked

rear chassis starting to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2016 170,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 170,149 miles

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing t/rod nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 168,625 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 168,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 166,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 166,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 165,112 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 165,112 miles

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

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 162,366 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 162,366 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 156,971 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 156,971 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 150,748 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 150,748 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff noisy

Fail 7 Feb 2009 141,446 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff noisy

Pass 1 Mar 2008 139,838 miles

as vt 32 23/02/08

Fail 23 Feb 2008 139,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 137,398 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s mirror glass slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2006 129,155 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 129,070 miles

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

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 UOH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R121 UOH, 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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R121 UOH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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