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R165 DOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 DOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,721 miles

All four wheel arches slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All four wheel arches slight corrosion

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,368 miles

All four wheel archies slight corrosion

Front Sub frame slight corrosion

Nearside Front Door step slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,847 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 74,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rail area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion spring hanger area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,414 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rails (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner and outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chass/rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member area (6.1.B.2)

oil leak from oil filter housing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

under seal on all welding

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion front and rear doors

corrosion nearside and offside chassis

corrosion nearside and offside sills

corrosion nearside and offside wheel arches

Pass 24 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 57,995 miles

axle brake pipes corroding

brake pipe to rear laden valve corroding

engine oil weep

front anti roll bar bushes worn

headlamps output low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s lower sill panal corroded & holed

o/s wheel arches corroding

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear doors corroding

Fail 10 May 2012 57,943 miles

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

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

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

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

axle brake pipes corroding

brake pipe to rear laden valve corroding

engine oil weep

front anti roll bar bushes worn

headlamps output low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s lower sill panal corroded & holed

o/s wheel arches corroding

o/s/r chassis rail corroding

rear brakes noisey in operation

rear doors corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,293 miles

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s seat belt slight fray

n/s side door damaged

n/s wheel arches rusty

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r rear panal corroding

rear chassis rails corroding

Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all tyres soft

anti roll bar bushes worn

n/s seat belt slight fray

n/s side door damaged

n/s wheel arches rusty

o/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r rear panal corroding

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 24 Jul 2009 49,868 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 49,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,663 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 37,782 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 37,782 miles

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 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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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R165 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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