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R129 TDD

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,891 mi
Last recorded91,891 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 TDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,891 miles

Offside Rear chassis starting to corrode

Offside start top starting to corrode

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,497 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,992 miles

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 87,007 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,611 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,826 miles

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

o/s front brake disc worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 70,024 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,810 miles

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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R129 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R129 TDD, 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 TDD registered?

R129 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R129 TDD safe to buy?

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