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R127 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,853 mi
Last recorded140,853 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2011 140,853 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 127,107 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2010 127,107 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 110,653 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 110,647 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 101,443 miles

corrosion started at rear cross member but not holed.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,440 miles

rear crossmember and floor starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2006 75,439 miles

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

rear cross member and floor starting to corrode

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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R127 VUK, 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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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