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R133 VSN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,649 mi
Last recorded86,649 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 86,649 miles

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

n/s front step holled and corroded

rear doors holled and corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 86,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear doors holled and corroded

Pass 11 May 2009 82,193 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 May 2008 70,271 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 70,250 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads not visable

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,197 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 65,197 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 59,175 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 59,175 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 53,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 53,406 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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R133 VSN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VSN, 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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R133 VSN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R133 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 VSN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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