MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,981 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
advise front brake inspection
both front brake discs pitted
handbrake has side to side play advise attention
nearside rear brakeplate damp
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advise front brake inspection
both front brake discs pitted
handbrake has side to side play advise attention
nearside rear brakeplate damp
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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R156 FVX 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 R156 FVX, 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 FVX registered?
R156 FVX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R156 FVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R156 FVX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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