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R165 ORU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 128,116 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to rear crossmember

damadge to nsf grill

heavy corrosion to nsf footwell

osf tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2010 128,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

corrosion to rear crossmember

damadge to nsf grill

heavy corrosion to nsf footwell

osf tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,508 miles

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

oil dampness to engine

Fail 29 Jul 2009 106,391 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

oil dampness to engine

Fail 17 Jul 2008 78,865 miles

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

Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,865 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 50,970 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,488 miles

Nearside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 ORU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ORU, 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 ORU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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