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R123 PJR

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,779 mi
Last recorded171,779 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PJR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 171,779 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2012 171,703 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

drivers seat damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2011 162,935 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 162,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2011 162,495 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

strongly advise all under vehicle structure corroded but not excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2010 155,383 miles

advised bth o/s tyres rear floors

Pass 13 Jun 2009 148,156 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 140,876 miles

advise front disc

Pass 7 Jun 2007 134,641 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 134,641 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 128,485 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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R123 PJR is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R123 PJR, 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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R123 PJR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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