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R139 MVO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,601 mi
Last recorded171,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 171,601 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 167,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 122,434 miles

Air box insecure

Battery insecure

Fuel tank insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2007 122,421 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 122,392 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in nsf rack

Fail 20 Apr 2007 122,371 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 120,734 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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R139 MVO 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 85.7%.

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 R139 MVO, 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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R139 MVO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R139 MVO safe to buy?

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