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R142 FRP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 150,023 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 141,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes splitting heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded/de-laminating. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner door steps appear to have body filler at front sections ? (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft centre/rear support bearing, rubber mounting deteriorated/de-bonding

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails and crossmembers corroded/greased (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner wheel arches corroded in places, inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,789 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower bushes worn cracking.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll D bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll drop link lower bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section heavily corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip marks on the windscreen.

offside and nearside front step areas slightly corrosion.

Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower bushes worn cracking.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll D bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll drop link lower bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin noise from offside rear brakes when being brake tested. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section heavily corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip marks on the windscreen.

offside and nearside front step areas slightly corrosion.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 122,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/repaired with tape

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 122,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/repaired with tape

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 107,712 miles

Front Axle corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,666 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,663 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 107,232 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 107,232 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight pivot bolt seized (1.1.1 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 106,484 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,299 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leef spring slightly out of line.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,291 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,842 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 102,842 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 101,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,222 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,408 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R142 FRP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R142 FRP, 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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R142 FRP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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