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R151 FWY

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,422 mi
Last recorded241,422 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 241,422 miles

Extensive advancing corrosion to body of vehicle.Gaffer tape on corrosion holes to cover sharp edges

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 241,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Extensive advancing corrosion to body of vehicle.Gaffer tape on corrosion holes to cover sharp edges

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 241,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

extensive advancing corrosion to body of vehicle . Gaffer tape on corrosion holes to cover sharp edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 237,078 miles

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

both front wheel arches slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersillsslighty corroded

both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Oct 2012 237,078 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both front wheel arches slighty corroded

both front, centre and rear floors, chssis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2011 230,548 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2011 230,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly discoloured

various body panels slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 227,138 miles

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

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

crack in windscreen outside zone 'A' on limit

nearside doorstep undersills holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

rear diff leaking

vehilce heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jul 2010 227,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

crack in windscreen outside zone 'A' on limit

nearside doorstep undersills holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2008 227,068 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 226,729 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 226,729 miles

Front Brake rod has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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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R151 FWY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R151 FWY, 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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R151 FWY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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