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R155 TDD

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

271,645 mi
Last recorded271,645 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 TDD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 271,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cracking due to age

Fail 22 Oct 2014 271,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 4 Nov 2013 270,257 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 270,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 267,825 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 264,552 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 260,166 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 275,862 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 255,341 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 254,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 243,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 220,832 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 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TDD, 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 TDD registered?

R155 TDD is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R155 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 TDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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