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R156 PTY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,888 mi
Last recorded96,888 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,888 miles

Offside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 96,888 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated middle (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch/wing corroded

Offside Front flexi brake hose mounted close to road wheel

Pass 23 May 2019 96,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 96,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch / front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill incorrect repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 95,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,937 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 94,376 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 94,376 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 94,370 miles

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive close to proximity of 30cm (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear bumper cap missing

Offside Front inner wing holed

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,420 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Wipers smeary

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,409 miles

BOTH front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,988 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

not a 12 seater mini bus as listed, camper convertion with rear seats missing

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

not a 12 seater mini bus as listed, camper convertion with rear seats missing

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2012 83,782 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion around wheel arches

front exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear cross member slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 66,140 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,068 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 65,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 62,247 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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R156 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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