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R138 XVP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,280 mi
Last recorded235,280 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 XVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 235,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 220,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 215,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 215,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 193,170 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 193,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 171,889 miles

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 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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R138 XVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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