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R155 ULH

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,818 mi
Last recorded216,818 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 216,818 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

handbrake has no reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2010 206,001 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 206,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 198,155 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 191,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to all wheel arches

Fail 29 Sep 2008 191,404 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to all wheel arches

Pass 19 Oct 2007 182,329 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 172,171 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 172,132 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 164,019 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 163,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 ULH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

R155 ULH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R155 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 ULH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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