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R122 FNO

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,115 mi
Last recorded183,115 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2017 183,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 183,108 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis beam (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 181,790 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 181,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking on engine (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 180,377 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2014 180,377 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 178,242 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 178,187 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 175,332 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 169,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 162,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 154,361 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 150,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 142,377 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 142,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 133,984 miles

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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R122 FNO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R122 FNO, 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 R122 FNO registered?

R122 FNO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R122 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 FNO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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