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R156 CNM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,082 mi
Last recorded183,082 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 CNM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 183,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all flexi hose ferualls corroded

bolt missing from pro. shaft at gear boxend

both rear light units cracked

corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to inner wheel arches and chassis legs

damage and corrosion to both sills

front lower panel corroded

front under bonnet chassis legs corroded

general corrosion to floor pan boot floor and chassis legs

osf ind lens slightly loose

signs of corrosion and repairs around front seat belt mounts

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2009 183,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all flexi hose ferualls corroded

bolt missing from pro. shaft at gear boxend

both rear light units cracked

corrosion around rear leaf spring mounts

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to inner wheel arches and chassis legs

damage and corrosion to both sills

front lower panel corroded

front under bonnet chassis legs corroded

general corrosion to floor pan boot floor and chassis legs

osf ind lens slightly loose

signs of corrosion and repairs around front seat belt mounts

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2008 178,025 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front ind. units loose close to limits

corrosion around both front foot steps

corrosion to all chassis legs

damage and corrosion to all panels

damage and corrosion to both sills

drivers front seat slightly loose

front bumper damaged

front flexi-hoses corroded

high general corrosion to floor pan

rear no. plate poor

signs of repair to nsf seat belt anchor point

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2008 178,019 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front ind. units loose close to limits

corrosion around both front foot steps

corrosion to all chassis legs

damage and corrosion to all panels

damage and corrosion to both sills

drivers front seat slightly loose

front bumper damaged

front flexi-hoses corroded

high general corrosion to floor pan

rear no. plate poor

signs of repair to nsf seat belt anchor point

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2007 172,763 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 172,749 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1 Front propsharft bolt missing

Bonnet stiff to open i have lubricated

General underbody rust

Offside rear tyre puntured

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 161,441 miles

bumper insecure

engine smoking

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2006 161,433 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

bumper insecure

engine smoking

oil leak

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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R156 CNM is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R156 CNM, 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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R156 CNM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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