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R135 VSN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,302 mi
Last recorded74,302 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 74,302 miles

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on chasis and sills nearside sill holed

corrosion on exhaust centre section silencer slight blow

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

front floor corroded

rear floor corroded non load bearing cross member heavily corrded

stone chip in screen

timing belt???

Fail 9 Aug 2010 74,302 miles

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

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on chasis and sills nearside sill holed

corrosion on exhaust centre section silencer slight blow

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

front floor corroded

rear floor corroded non load bearing cross member heavily corrded

stone chip in screen

timing belt???

Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,287 miles

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on chasis and sills nearside sill holed

corrosion on exhaust centre and rear silencers through outer skin

corrosion on power steering pipes

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminating

rear floor corroded and holed

rear non-load bearing cross member heavily corroded

slight corrosion on front outer steel/flexi brake hoses

slight corrosion on rear outer steel brake pipes

timing belt???

Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on all wheel arches

corrosion on chasis and sills nearside sill holed

corrosion on exhaust centre and rear silencers through outer skin

corrosion on power steering pipes

nearside rear tyre 3mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminating

rear floor corroded and holed

rear non-load bearing cross member heavily corroded

slight corrosion on front outer steel/flexi brake hoses

timing belt???

Pass 5 Aug 2008 60,778 miles

corrosion on chasis floor and sills nearside sill holed

nearside rear tyre 4mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminating

slight corrosion on exhaust center through outer skin

when was timing belt changed?????

wipers split at ends but effectively clear screen

Fail 1 Aug 2008 60,778 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

corrosion on chasis floor and sills nearside sill holed

nearside rear tyre 4mm of tread approx outer sidewall delaminating

slight corrosion on exhaust center through outer skin

when was timing belt changed?????

wipers split at ends but effectively clear screen

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,354 miles

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

exhaust rear silencer corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge.

timing belt ????

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,439 miles

surface corrosion on rear steel brake pipes,surface corrosion on exhaust centre silencer.

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 VSN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R135 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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R135 VSN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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