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R146 VVP

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,300 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 135,780 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 130,873 miles

corrsoion to chassis, wheelarches, body and floors

front number plate damaged

nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2009 130,873 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrsoion to chassis, wheelarches, body and floors

front number plate damaged

nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,002 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

front number plate damaged

nearside front seatbelt webbing damaged

nearside rear bumper endcap missing

play in offside rear lower shock absorber bush - suggest replace

wiper slight smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2007 110,477 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 110,477 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing edges

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint

Pass 25 Jan 2006 102,758 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 102,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R146 VVP, 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 R146 VVP registered?

R146 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R146 VVP safe to buy?

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