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R138 FPT

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,973 mi
Last recorded169,973 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 FPT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 169,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust bracket missing

Fail 25 Jun 2014 169,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust bracket missing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 169,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

no spare tyre fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2013 169,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

no spare tyre fitted

o/s/f tyre partially deflated

o/s/r inner tyre partially deflated

Pass 25 Mar 2011 168,370 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber split

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 168,364 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Front propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber split

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2009 167,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 167,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side door mirror upper glass shattered

Fail 4 Dec 2008 167,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

near side door mirror upper glass shattered

Pass 3 Jul 2007 159,158 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 149,701 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 142,937 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R138 FPT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R138 FPT, 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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R138 FPT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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