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R130 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,447 mi
Last recorded78,447 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 78,447 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,101 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,101 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front and o/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,443 miles

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 58,722 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,846 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis starting to get corroded but not yet considered excesive

rear registration plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Sep 2011 53,615 miles

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

o/s front disc has small bit broken off

Fail 8 Sep 2011 53,615 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

o/s front disc has small bit broken off

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,297 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 48,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,883 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 40,516 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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R130 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VOB, 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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R130 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R130 VOB safe to buy?

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