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R137 ORF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 ORF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,228 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 94,225 miles

Emissions unable to be completed incorrect/ non recognised reading from rear of exhaust due to condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and rear section of exhaust holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corroded within 30cms of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing holed and corroded within 30cms of forward subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing holed and corroded within 30cms of shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outrigger/inner and outer sill excessively holed and corroded within 30cms of leaf spring eye mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section holed and corroded within 30cms of rear leaf spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure hanger corroded and detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill holed and corroded within 3ocms of seat belt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 87,453 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,747 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,682 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,576 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Door Step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 84,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70x15c (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Door Step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,448 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 81,730 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 81,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 80,380 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 80,380 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 79,310 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 79,310 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 May 2011 77,362 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 77,362 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 75,500 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,500 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 72,662 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,876 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2008 69,876 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 66,055 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 61,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R137 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 R137 ORF, 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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R137 ORF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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