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R130 FAV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 FAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,178 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlamp lense misty

Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,321 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,608 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,815 miles

Both front tyre valves are perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,388 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,536 miles

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

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

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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R130 FAV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White 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 R130 FAV, 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 R130 FAV registered?

R130 FAV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R130 FAV safe to buy?

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