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R155 JCA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,880 mi
Last recorded53,880 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JCA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,880 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 53,878 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,162 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 53,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,459 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 50,005 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 50,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 46,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 44,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,177 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,980 miles

NEAR SIDE WINDSCREEN WASHER IS INOP

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,279 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,369 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 36,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,510 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 32,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 32,442 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 30,489 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,844 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,731 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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R155 JCA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R155 JCA, 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 R155 JCA registered?

R155 JCA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R155 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 JCA shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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