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R164 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,242 mi
Last recorded73,242 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 73,242 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly see brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside covered in under-seal

Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear doors corroded at bottom

nearside rear bumper poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2018 73,233 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear doors corroded at bottom

nearside rear bumper poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,107 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 72,936 miles

offside front chassis leg corroding

rear step and brackets corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,056 miles

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

corrosion by nearside front shock mounting inner arch

front discs poor

headlight lenses poor

rear wheel arches poor

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jun 2014 72,054 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

corrosion by nearside front shock mounting inner arch

front discs poor

headlight lenses poor

rear wheel arches poor

slight binding on offside rear brake

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,670 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

REAR BRAKES NOISEY

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 61,993 miles

rear number plate discoloured. signs of rust on o/s/r chassis double skin section above road spring.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 60,472 miles

dirt ingress on rear number plate

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 53,370 miles

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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R164 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R164 VUK, 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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R164 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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