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R139 GNS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 GNS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2009 149,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

corrossion at offside rear chassis leg

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 149,422 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Oil leak

corrossion at offside rear chassis leg

fuel cap damaged but still sealing

small cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2008 142,808 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 142,799 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2007 132,571 miles

corrosion on chassis & body

front brakes poor

front flexis poor †

Fail 6 Jan 2007 132,571 miles

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

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake hose ferruls corroded

corrosion on chassis legs, body etc

front brakes poor

Pass 17 Dec 2005 117,462 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 11,368 miles

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

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

air intake hose split

both aux belts in poor cond

grill broken

oil low(have topped up)

rear door handle

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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R139 GNS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R139 GNS, 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 R139 GNS registered?

R139 GNS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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