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R160 FWU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

185,121 mi
Last recorded185,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 FWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 185,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 184,992 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 182,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 179,015 miles

offside rear chassis outer skin has slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2012 179,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear chassis outer skin has slight corrosion

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2011 173,360 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 173,357 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 167,935 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 167,935 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 161,743 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 161,743 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 157,801 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 157,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 151,266 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 144,080 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 144,080 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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R160 FWU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R160 FWU, 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 R160 FWU registered?

R160 FWU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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