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R146 UOW

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

236,988 mi
Last recorded236,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 UOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 236,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside sill areas rusty

nearside front wheel bearing wearing

offside front seat wearing

offside rear tyre perished

rear doors rusty

rear propshaft uj slight wear

Fail 18 Jun 2014 236,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside and offside sill areas rusty

nearside front wheel bearing wearing

offside front seat wearing

offside rear tyre perished

rear doors rusty

rear propshaft uj slight wear

Fail 10 Mar 2014 233,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

drivers seat very stiff to adjust

front brake hoses metal pipes rusty

headlight lenes very dull, advise replacing

offside and nearside front chassis outriggers corroded through

offside front flooring corroded through

offside rear tyre low in tread and cracking, advise replacing

rear brake pipes rusty

rear chassis rear box sections rusty

rear doors and bumper rusty and in poor condition

rear prop shaft rear u/j worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 226,488 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2013 226,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2012 218,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear bumper ends lower edges corroded through

offside parking brake low in effort

Fail 14 Feb 2012 218,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear bumper ends lower edges corroded through

offside parking brake low in effort

Pass 17 Jan 2011 202,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 202,146 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 174,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2008 152,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 139,355 miles

floor starting to corrode

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door sill damaged and starting to corrode

offside chassis starting to corrode

offside front brake disc slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear seats removed

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2008 139,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

floor starting to corrode

nearside door sill damaged and starting to corrode

offside chassis starting to corrode

offside front brake disc slightly worn

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear seats removed

slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2007 112,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all but three of the rear seats have been removed

nearside door sill damaged

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 16 Jan 2007 112,792 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all but 3 of rear seats have been removed

nearside door sill damaged

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 19 Jan 2006 99,601 miles

nearside outer sill damaged near to front seatbelt lower mounting

slight damage to windscreen

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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R146 UOW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R146 UOW, 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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R146 UOW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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