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R126 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,667 mi
Last recorded111,667 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 111,667 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear mudgaurd is damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch anti slip

Pass 25 Sep 2021 108,870 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 108,870 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both front lens polished (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working changed fuse (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,861 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,807 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

damaged windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2017 105,046 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 105,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion top mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion topmount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 103,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screen cracked

Fail 25 Nov 2015 103,380 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screen cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2012 96,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 83,379 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

prop bearing worn

rear drums slight ovality

Pass 31 May 2007 77,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 69,737 miles

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

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

Offside Outer 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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R126 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R126 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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R126 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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