CarVerify

Free Car Check

R125 NPR

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 NPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 121,292 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 115,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 105,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 105,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (6.4.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

nearside front out rigger corroded but not too excess

slight movement in nearside and offside steering rack ends

Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,523 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R125 NPR is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R125 NPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R125 NPR?

You can check the full history of R125 NPR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R125 NPR registered?

R125 NPR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R125 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 NPR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R125 NPR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R125 NPR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.