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R143 BUA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,235 mi
Last recorded143,235 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 BUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2005 143,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

cracked front number plate but pass criteria

diff pan oil leak at jointing

front brake imbalance just within pass criteria

front grill /panel loose

os and ns front step/panel footwells holed

propshaft front centre mounting rubber collapsed

rear brakes operate at differing rates but with in pass criteria

side door windows plastic nsf/osf

Fail 25 Nov 2005 142,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

differing rates rear brake application but fall within pass criteria

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number.plate cracked but servicable at this time

front propshaft mounting rubber worn excessively

nsf step well/wheel arch corroded and holed

observe front door windows not safety glass both sides

os step well /wheel arch corroded and holed

sunvisor loose brkt drivers side

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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R143 BUA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R143 BUA, 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 R143 BUA registered?

R143 BUA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R143 BUA safe to buy?

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