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R159 FVX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,187 mi
Last recorded119,187 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 FVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 119,187 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 113,159 miles

advise 3 wheel arches slighly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 108,012 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 102,270 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bodywork corroded

corrosion on o/s chassis rail (not excessive)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2009 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bodywork corroded

corrosion on o/s chassis rail (not excessive)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,204 miles

1.Rear Doors Taped Up. 2.O/S Lower Sill Coroded And Weak.

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 87,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 82,850 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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R159 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 88.9%.

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 R159 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 R159 FVX registered?

R159 FVX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R159 FVX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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