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R168 DMX

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

79,885 mi
Last recorded79,885 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 DMX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,885 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

surface rust over underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 78,744 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 78,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Driver's seat with a defective structure Sill. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 78,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 78,186 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 77,968 miles

Offside Front inner sill holed & corroded

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,428 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

atten rear brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 75,559 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 75,557 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 72,446 miles

frt no plate discolour

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres perishing

oil leak

water leak

Fail 21 Aug 2015 72,446 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

engine missfire

frt no plate discolour

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres perishing

oil leak

water leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,431 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,668 miles

fuel cap seal splitting

rear number plate discoloured

small blow centre silencer

Fail 24 Aug 2012 63,651 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel cap seal splitting

rear no plate discolour

Pass 20 Aug 2011 60,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,188 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 55,166 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,062 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 50,062 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 49,913 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 48,863 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 48,863 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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R168 DMX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R168 DMX, 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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R168 DMX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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