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R123 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,762 mi
Last recorded138,762 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 138,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 138,747 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 124,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

both front brake flexible ferrules are slightly corroded.

front number plate is cracked.

offside front indicator lens is cracked.

spare tyre is on 1.6mm limit.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 124,541 miles

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

both front brake flexible ferrules are slightly corroded.

front number plate is cracked.

offside front indicator lens is cracked.

spare tyre is on 1.6mm limit.

Pass 28 Jul 2005 103,919 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 103,919 miles

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear brake drum slightly oval

prop centre bearing insecure

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 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R123 VOB, 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 R123 VOB registered?

R123 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R123 VOB safe to buy?

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