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R131 XRA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 XRA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 136,214 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 136,214 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 130,945 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on body in various places

has rear bumper caps missing.sharp edges taped up

Pass 30 May 2012 130,945 miles

corrosion on body in various places

has rear bumper caps missing.sharp edges taped up

Pass 28 May 2011 125,998 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 121,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 115,253 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 115,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 109,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 93,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 93,764 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 141,806 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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R131 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R131 XRA, 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 R131 XRA registered?

R131 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R131 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 XRA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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