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R150 TDD

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

129,852 mi
Last recorded129,852 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 TDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 129,852 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

no spare wheel fitted

o/s/r and front chassis very rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2011 123,048 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 123,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

headlamps poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 116,660 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 112,536 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise nearside/offside front tyre wear

Pass 12 Feb 2009 112,536 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise nearside/offside front tyre wear

Pass 15 Feb 2007 142,563 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2007 142,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.4)

Oil leak

nearside reistration plate lamp incomplete

Fail 10 Aug 2006 142,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

rear crossmember holed

Fail 8 Mar 2006 132,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

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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R150 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R150 TDD, 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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R150 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R150 TDD safe to buy?

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