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R165 BNF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

174,467 mi
Last recorded174,467 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 BNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 174,467 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 174,467 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 171,485 miles

Centre propshaft bearing deteriorated

Sharp edge n/s door mirror

Small fuel/oil leak in engine bay

Pass 21 Dec 2006 169,030 miles

Advise n/s outer mirror condition

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2006 168,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre has a nail in it

propshaft centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2005 160,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2005 160,453 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

advise condition of n/s/r chassis leg

advise n/s mirror condition

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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R165 BNF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R165 BNF, 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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R165 BNF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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