MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Propshaft component defective
handbrake high
heavy corrosion upper rear door area
nsr lense damaged
serious engine oil leak
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Propshaft component defective
handbrake high
heavy corrosion upper rear door area
nsr lense damaged
serious engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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)
water leak
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R138 XVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R138 XVP, 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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What year was R138 XVP registered?
R138 XVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R138 XVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R138 XVP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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