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R142 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,417 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2009 57,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

all four wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 54,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 54,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Jan 2007 50,537 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 50,537 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,667 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 46,667 miles

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

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

rear brakes noisy

unable to open side and rear doors

very little reserve travel on handbrake

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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R142 VUK, 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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What year was R142 VUK registered?

R142 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R142 VUK safe to buy?

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