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R151 VVP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,710 mi
Last recorded158,710 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 VVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 158,710 miles

front discs worn n/s/f tyre on limit

welding carried out throughout rust forming brake pipes

wipers poor oil leak rust forming wheel arches and body

Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,335 miles

centre prop bearing worn

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f tyre on limit

rust forming rear brake pipes and front brake hose ferruls

rust forming rear chassis rails

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 142,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,838 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side rear outer sill holed and corroded

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear leaf spring mounting points corroded

slight deterioration of near side front outer tyre wall

slight wear in inner rack tie bar joints

Pass 22 Feb 2011 135,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 135,293 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 132,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 132,267 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2009 126,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 116,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 108,268 miles

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 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R151 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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R151 VVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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