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R128 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,976 mi
Last recorded126,976 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 126,976 miles

All underbody repairs covered in underseal

Brake pedal has limited reserve travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various underbody & body corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2025 126,987 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central floor marked with Yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside inner sill Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner sill Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside inner and outer sill front and rear Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside inner and outer sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 123,021 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 118,397 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with yellow chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,176 miles

Rear brake pipes have been Covered with underseal can’t see fully

Vehicle has had a huge amount of welding all covered over and under seal can’t see fully

Fail 2 Aug 2022 114,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear brake pipes have been Covered with underseal can’t see fully

Vehicle has had a huge amount of welding all covered over and under seal can’t see fully

Pass 26 Jun 2021 110,845 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear cross member by hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside outrigger by drivers step corroded

offside rear leaf spring slightly misaligned

Pass 27 Jun 2020 106,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 102,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 102,504 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 97,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded under sliding door

Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,592 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,840 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

screen washers weak poss cloging of filter

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 54,490 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing all brake pipes coverad in grease not allowing afull inspection of pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2012 54,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

no clutch pedal rubber all the brake pipes covered in grease preventing a full inspection of pipes

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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R128 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R128 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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R128 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R128 VUK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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