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R135 FAV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,313 mi
Last recorded174,313 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 FAV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 174,313 miles

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

prope shaft bearing exess play

Fail 20 Nov 2017 174,313 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt loose (2.3.6)

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

oil leak filter

prope shaft bearing exess play

Pass 15 Oct 2016 173,973 miles

Offside Front inner step siil corroded

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

play in prope shaft bearing

Pass 12 Oct 2015 173,668 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 173,661 miles

Shock absorber insecure o.s front (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 173,284 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 170,402 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 167,757 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2012 169,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 169,600 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

battery loose

front propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 11 Oct 2011 169,600 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery loose

front propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 168,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 166,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 166,784 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 166,391 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 166,391 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 165,214 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 165,214 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R135 FAV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R135 FAV, 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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R135 FAV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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