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R152 NVJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,746 mi
Last recorded100,746 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,746 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 100,722 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,809 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,118 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,851 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 NVJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 NVJ, 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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What year was R152 NVJ registered?

R152 NVJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R152 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 NVJ shows 5 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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