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R152 JWT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,863 mi
Last recorded70,863 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 70,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside step inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 70,863 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside step inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 70,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front step inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 69,616 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 69,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,772 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,431 miles

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

near side rear view mirror cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2009 65,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,306 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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R152 JWT 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 80%.

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 JWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R152 JWT registered?

R152 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R152 JWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 JWT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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