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R162 DOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,228 mi
Last recorded108,228 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 DOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,228 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

axle oil leakage

corrosion along chassis and near rear spring mounting areas

front subframe and components have mud build up

nearside upper inner arch corroded near suspension fixing point

Fail 19 Sep 2013 108,093 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

axle oil leakage

corrosion along chassis and near rear spring mounting areas

front subframe and components have mud build up

nearside upper inner arch corroded near suspension fixing point

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,924 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Fail 18 Sep 2012 102,924 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor

underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all rear leaf spring bushes worn/poor in places

heavy corrosion forming on underside coponents and prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack/steering joints

welding repairs coated in sealant

Fail 9 Sep 2011 98,462 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

all rear leaf spring bushes worn/poor in places

heavy corrosion forming on underside coponents and prescribed areas

slight play in steering rack/steering joints

Pass 13 Sep 2010 94,609 miles

Oil leak

some play steering and suspension

underside rust forming on and near perscribed areas

Pass 5 Sep 2009 90,568 miles

front arches corroded

slight play in front roll bar bushes

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,489 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Chassis and body rusted

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,632 miles

Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition.

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

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

O/S/R light lens in poor condition.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,346 miles

all rear tyres getting low

slight play in front lower balljoints

slight wear in rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2005 73,202 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 73,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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R162 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R162 DOB, 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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R162 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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