MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
body corroded and holed
front exhaust mounting bracket corroded
front exhaust repaired to min standard
front no plate slightly deteriorated
o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge
rear door handle broken
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
body corroded and holed
front no plate slightly deteriorated
o/s and n/s front brake hose metal sections corroded
o/s front tyre badly worn on inner edge
rear door handle broken
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
corrosion o/s and n/s front wheel arches
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion o/s and n/s front wheel arches
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
corrosion o/s and n/s front wheel arches
temporary repair lower rear doors
corrosion o/s front wheel arch
front brake discs corroded on inner face
n/s front tyre badly worn on outer edge
n/s rear brake binding slightly
o/s front door sill corroded
slight corrosion n/s lower seat belt mounting
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
corrosion o/s front wheel arch
front brake discs corroded on inner face
n/s front tyre badly worn on outer edge
n/s rear brake binding slightly
o/s front door sill corroded
slight corrosion n/s lower seat belt mounting
temporary repair lower rear doors
front brake discs corroded on inner face
n/s rear h/brake cable sticking slightly
o/s and n/s front brake hose metal sections corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight damage o/s front seat belt
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded on inner face
n/s rear h/brake cable sticking slightly
o/s and n/s front brake hose metal sections corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight damage o/s front seat belt
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R159 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R159 OBV, 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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R159 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1998.
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