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R165 SRY

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,334 mi
Last recorded104,334 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 SRY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,334 miles

both rear lamps broken

clutch anti-slip grip missing

corrosion around both front strut top mount areas

offside rear chassis previously welded close to leaf spring mount

offside rear leaf spring slightly misaligned

stone chips in windscreen

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 Sep 2011 104,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear lamps broken

clutch anti-slip grip missing

corrosion around both front strut top mount areas

offside rear chassis previously welded close to leaf spring mount

offside rear leaf spring slightly misaligned

stone chips in windscreen

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Sep 2010 100,704 miles

both front suspension strut top mount areas corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

handbrake travel high

nearside rear lamp lens broken

offside sidemarker lamp inop

Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,704 miles

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

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

both front suspension strut top mount areas corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

handbrake travel high

nearside rear lamp lens broken

offside sidemarker lamp inop

Pass 2 Sep 2009 97,897 miles

chassis corroded close both rear leaf spring mounts

corrosion around both front strut top mounts

grip missing from clutch pedal

nearside shocker lower bush displaced

offside rear leaf spring slightly misalligned

Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,713 miles

corrosion around nearside front strut top area

general corrosion throughout whole chassis

hazzard switch faulty

nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2007 93,785 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 93,785 miles

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

corrosion around nearside front shocker top mount

offside rear inner tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,654 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 90,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both offside rear tyres getting low

corosion around nearside rear strut top mounting area

Pass 16 Aug 2005 85,980 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R165 SRY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue 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 R165 SRY, 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 SRY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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