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R141 PTY

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

157,431 mi
Last recorded157,431 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 PTY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2019 157,431 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength passenger floor outrigger next to gearbox subframe mounting holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember between rear leafspring mounts corroded and holed at nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis member holed in engine bay above front subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis holed next to spring shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 3 Aug 2018 154,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 150,265 miles

Front front /rear chassis corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,909 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 146,909 miles

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 143,199 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 137,535 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 133,601 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 133,601 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,276 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 128,276 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 168,261 miles

Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s rear outter tyre flat

Fail 22 Feb 2012 167,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake discs worn

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2010 161,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

discs and pads worn low

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Dec 2009 153,883 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Dec 2009 153,883 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2009 153,692 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 149,705 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 145,421 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 145,408 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear no plate

Fail 21 Aug 2006 145,350 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f wheel arch rusted

n/s/r outer tyre under inflated

engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R141 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R141 PTY, 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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R141 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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