MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,386 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear end caps missing
engine oil low
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all wheel arches rusted
rear bumper stops missing
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear bumper corners missing
both rear chassis rails badly corroded but not excessive
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R156 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FBJ, 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 R156 FBJ registered?
R156 FBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R156 FBJ safe to buy?
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