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R133 RRS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,579 mi
Last recorded149,579 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 RRS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008 149,579 miles

corrosion on exhaust

exterior trims at n/s + o/s/r becoming loose

front grill becoming insecure

handbrake lever starting to sieze and get tight

n/s washer jet poor

Pass 28 May 2008 148,465 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 148,464 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 130,342 miles

repairs to prescribed areas have been coated making a thorough examination difficult

Fail 4 Apr 2007 130,315 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.3.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R133 RRS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R133 RRS, 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 R133 RRS registered?

R133 RRS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R133 RRS safe to buy?

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