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R166 DOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,946 mi
Last recorded93,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 DOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,946 miles

front and rear arches rusty

inner and outer sillsrusty and holed but not suportive pannels

Pass 31 Dec 2010 90,038 miles

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

both nearside wheel arches corroded and poor condition

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Dec 2010 90,038 miles

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

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

both nearside wheel arches corroded and poor condition

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,559 miles

all four wheel arches corroded and poor condition

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,559 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all four wheel arches corroded and poor condition

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Jan 2009 79,884 miles

drivers side front door handle is stiff

nsr and both front wheel archs are starting to corrod

os inner sill is corroding

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 63,214 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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R166 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R166 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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What year was R166 DOB registered?

R166 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R166 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 DOB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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