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R132 CBU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 CBU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 155,072 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy

both number plates deteriorated but legible

front discs worn and scored

rear service brake rise and fall poor

remaining corrosion of prescrbed areas not considered load bearing

slight pulsing on rear service brake

Fail 3 Dec 2011 155,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates deteriorated but legible

front discs worn and scored

slight pulsing on rear service brake

Pass 22 Nov 2010 148,986 miles

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

front brake disc's worn and scored

Pass 17 Nov 2009 142,818 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 142,818 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 136,182 miles

vehicle showing general signs of corrosion to body

Fail 10 Nov 2008 136,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

vehicle showing general signs of corrosion to body

Pass 4 Dec 2007 129,263 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 129,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 123,363 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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R132 CBU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R132 CBU, 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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R132 CBU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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