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R135 XRA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,644 mi
Last recorded168,644 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 168,644 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,598 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 152,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 152,157 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,399 miles

general corrosion

nearside side door badly damaged

offside rear door glass cracked

Fail 19 Jan 2009 147,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general corrosion

nearside side door badly damaged

offside rear door glass cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2008 140,720 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 140,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 134,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 134,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 119,494 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 119,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRA, 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 XRA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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