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R155 PHN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,443 mi
Last recorded170,443 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 170,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 wheel arches are corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010 170,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all 4 wheel arches are corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 165,197 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 165,197 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 160,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 160,560 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 150,931 miles

advise both front flexy brake hoses metal part †signs of rusting. †rear cross member sign of rusting on rear

Pass 29 Jul 2006 138,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 125,795 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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R155 PHN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White 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 R155 PHN, 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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R155 PHN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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