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R152 JGG

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,978 mi
Last recorded129,978 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 JGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 129,978 miles

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

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

corrsion n/s/f inner cill

corrsion o/s inner cill

Pass 12 Jul 2010 126,484 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 126,429 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 121,832 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 121,825 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

brake hose ferrals slightly corroded

front & rear tyres odd sizes

handbrake travel high

prop shaft centre coupling bush excessive wear

Pass 17 Nov 2008 112,920 miles

center prop bearing insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2008 112,916 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center prop bearing insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2007 108,323 miles

1.chip in windscreen 2.surface corrosion of n/s front brake pipe 3.propshaft centre bearing worn 4.slight play in front wheel bearings and o/s steering rack end

5.o/s rear tyre worn close to limit 6.surface corrosion of front and rear chassis and x members

Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,008 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges †2.slight damage to front number plate †3.surface corrosion on n/s front brake pipe †4.slight play in o/s front wheel bearing †5.surface corrosion of all floor and chassis

6.chip in windscreen †2.exhaust font clampp slightly loose and rattling

Pass 15 Nov 2005 100,197 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

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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R152 JGG is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R152 JGG, 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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R152 JGG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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