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R141 WSL

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 WSL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,740 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,396 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,396 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 79,430 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front cross member corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

wheel alignment requires adjustment

Fail 30 Apr 2015 79,430 miles

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

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front cross member corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

wheel alignment requires adjustment

Pass 19 May 2014 76,201 miles

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

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

advise further inspection of front brake pads - poor view

corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 2 May 2014 75,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise further inspection of front brake pads - poor view

corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 May 2013 74,120 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2013 74,120 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Apr 2013 73,886 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

unable to see front brake pads

uneven tyre wear - advise tracking

Pass 29 May 2012 70,684 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 70,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 69,240 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 69,063 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 65,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,672 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 59,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 55,630 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 51,892 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2005 47,965 miles

tank straps rusted.frontn/s rearo/s tyres just exceeds 1.6mm 3/4 width.

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 WSL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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