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R142 WNT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake piped covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 137,098 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,379 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2023 134,774 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front panel corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area or effecting structural strength, steering or braking.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 131,805 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE OR SEALER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 130,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged hub oil seal; leaking grease over abs ring and sensor (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 130,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation service and park (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 435kgh R 142kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo / washers (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged hub oil seal; leaking grease over abs ring and sensor (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 129,903 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Remaining pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,711 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 129,683 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member holed / split for approx. 8 in. from centre to o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high above zero line (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 129,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 128,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,083 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease

Pass 3 Sep 2013 118,328 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2013 118,277 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,234 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing proper inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2011 111,226 miles

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

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease unalbe to give full inspection

both rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside face

nearside front tyre wearing on the inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2010 105,926 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front brake disc very pitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 105,926 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded.

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

n/s & o/s front brake disc very pitted.

Pass 19 May 2009 95,031 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 94,499 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 83,831 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 83,831 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

front propshaft centre bearing defective, recommend replacement

rear propshaft centre bearing defective, recommend replacement

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,718 miles

Please note:o/s front and n/s rear top light markers not working.

o/s diff. oil seal leaking slightly!

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,380 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 67,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 WNT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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