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R141 VVP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,914 mi
Last recorded155,914 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 VVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2013 155,914 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

parking brake securing device has broken off due to corrosion

Pass 10 May 2012 151,965 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 4 May 2012 151,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2011 144,433 miles

drivers door handle stiff

exhaust braket adrift exhaust still suported

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight exhaust blow from flexey joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked top and bottom bot not in zone a or b

Fail 14 Apr 2011 144,425 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

drivers door handle stiff

exhaust braket adrift exhaust still suported

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight exhaust blow from flexey joint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

windscreen cracked top and bottom bot not in zone a or b

Fail 22 Mar 2011 144,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

"chassis" rails & rear crossmember corroding

battery insecure

front exhaust mounting clamp broken (exhaust secure)

front windscreen has cracks in both top corners & o/s lower corner but not obstructing drivers view

o/s/f shock absorber starting to leak

rear registration plate deteriorating - advise to be replaced

slight exhaust blow on front flexi-joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

unable to visually check brake pads

Pass 27 Aug 2009 131,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 131,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 124,716 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

Fail 11 Aug 2008 124,716 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE HAS SLIGHT BINDING

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 121,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 121,981 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 118,651 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 118,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 114,238 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 114,238 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R141 VVP, 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 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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