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R154 TBC

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,829 mi
Last recorded132,829 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 TBC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 132,829 miles

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

advise general surface corrosion under vechile

Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,076 miles

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both sills damaged / corroded

floor pans corroded

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

o/s and n/s front chassis and crossmember corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear chassis split / corroded

rear crossmember corroded

wheel arches repaired with tape

Fail 10 Feb 2011 121,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both headlamp / headlamp aims deteriorated

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both sills damaged / corroded

floor pans corroded

front and rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

o/s and n/s front chassis and crossmember corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

power steering pipes corroded

rear chassis split / corroded

rear crossmember corroded

wheel arches repaired with tape

Pass 28 Jun 2008 119,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 118,675 miles

advisory items still apply - 250018687456

general body corrosion / wheel arch x4

Fail 7 Jul 2007 118,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 112,041 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 106,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 106,897 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r light lens cracked

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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R154 TBC is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R154 TBC, 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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R154 TBC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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