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R166 XHL

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,154 mi
Last recorded159,154 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XHL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2006 159,154 miles

Lap seat belt receiver,plastic casing missing.(not affecting operation)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Various areas of rear floor area,slightly corroded.

Various rear metal brake pipes,slightly corroded

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

battery insecure

o/s/f door,bottom hinge,weak at door(not affecting operation)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 159,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Head lamp Main Beam indication light,staying on at dash,when side lights on.(main beam lights not on)

Lap seat belt reciever,plastic casing missing.(not affecting operation)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Various areas of rear floor area,slightly corroded.

Various metal rear brake pipes,slightly corroded.

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

battery insecure

o/s/f door,bottom hinge,weak at door.(not affecting operation)

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 XHL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R166 XHL registered?

R166 XHL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R166 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 XHL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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