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R163 RHL

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,235 mi
Last recorded88,235 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 RHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 88,235 miles

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,782 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,610 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,610 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

prop centre bearing housing &windscreen wiper marks

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,471 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,421 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 74,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 74,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

OS front tyre worn on inside edge

NS rear tyre side wall has major damage

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,151 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 69,151 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R163 RHL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R163 RHL, 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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R163 RHL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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