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R121 XRA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,636 mi
Last recorded172,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 172,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 169,507 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 169,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 166,603 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

tank strapes strating to corrode

Pass 25 Jan 2016 165,130 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 165,130 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 161,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 158,697 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 158,697 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 155,138 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 155,133 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 150,331 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 145,803 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 144,964 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 142,933 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 139,795 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ON GEARBOX MISSING STILL SECURE

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT STILL SECURE

REAR PROP CENTRE BEARING WORN

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON FRONT WINGS

Fail 7 Sep 2007 139,792 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FERRULS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT ON GEARBOX MISSING STILL SECURE

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

REAR EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT STILL SECURE

REAR PROP CENTRE BEARING WORN

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT BODY DAMAGE ON FRONT WINGS

Pass 11 Sep 2006 135,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 119,786 miles

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

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 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

R121 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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