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R127 PCU

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

114,997 mi
Last recorded114,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 PCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,997 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,902 miles

under body corrosion both sills

Pass 1 Jul 2024 143,362 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle some components cover with under seal

Fail 1 Jul 2024 143,362 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion under vehicle some components cover with under seal

Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,904 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes and ferrules waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 135,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 135,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 133,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 12,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 12,776 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring area inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring area inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 124,513 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,823 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,645 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 116,645 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front steps corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Inner wings corroded

Nearside rear leaf spring slightly splayed

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

Sills,inner sills,floor,chassis and crossmembers corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 116,107 miles

Bopth front steps corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Floor,chassis,inner wings,inner sills and chassis corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,178 miles

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

Floor corroded

Inner wings corroded

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside step corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Radiator leaking

Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

chassis,steps,rear crossmember,inner sillsand wheel arches corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 112,128 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Floor corroded

Inner wings corroded

Nearside front tyre low on edges

Nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside step corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Radiator leaking

Slight play nearside steering rack knuckle

chassis,steps,rear crossmember,inner sillsand wheel arches corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 108,049 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 108,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 101,539 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2012 101,539 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,932 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 95,951 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 93,706 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,257 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,256 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 87,233 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R127 PCU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R127 PCU, 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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R127 PCU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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