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R161 SRY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,438 mi
Last recorded163,438 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 SRY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 163,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 161,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 151,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 146,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 146,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all outer wheel arches have slight corrosion

front windscreen cracked but not yet in swept area

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 20 Apr 2012 139,805 miles

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

n/s/f inner wing and wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2011 130,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 119,499 miles

N/S/F track rod has slight play

O/S/F tyre is perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 99,851 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 99,821 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 92,352 miles

Damage to screen but not in swept zone.

N/S/F side light came on when tapped and stayed on.

O/S/R tyre getting low.

Slight damage to o/s door mirror.

Slight fluctuation to front brake readings.

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings.

Slight movement in steering rack.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 15 Apr 2006 85,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R161 SRY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R161 SRY, 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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R161 SRY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R161 SRY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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