MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,982 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R129 FPT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R129 FPT, 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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What year was R129 FPT registered?
R129 FPT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R129 FPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R129 FPT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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