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R157 YDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,631 mi
Last recorded156,631 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 YDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 156,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 153,040 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 153,002 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 151,725 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2011 151,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

battery terminals loose

both front side sidemarker lights not working

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre pressure low

roof marker light o/s/f not working

Pass 15 Sep 2009 149,424 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre perished & cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2008 143,059 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Sep 2008 143,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Oct 2007 121,553 miles

Propshaft component defective

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 22 Feb 2007 116,015 miles

slight fluctuation on o/s + n/s front discs

Pass 4 Aug 2006 114,637 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 114,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r spring bush seperated

o/s/f top marker light not working

o/s/r spring anchor bush seperated

o/s/r spring bush seperated

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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R157 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R157 YDT, 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 R157 YDT registered?

R157 YDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R157 YDT safe to buy?

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