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R168 FGX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

166,470 mi
Last recorded166,470 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 FGX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 166,470 miles

bodywork rusty, in poor condition and slight damage

both door mirrors slight damage

centre exhaust repaired

check front inner brake pads

clutch pedal antislip rubber missing

doorsteps and whee arches starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

front/ rear crossmembers and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brakke pipes, unions and compensator starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

outer and inner sill panels rusty and slight damage

smalll stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 10 Sep 2010 166,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bodywork rusty, in poor condition and slight damage

both door mirrors slight damage

centre exhaust repaired

check front inner brake pads

doorsteps and whee arches starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

front/ rear crossmembers and rear chassis starting to rust

metal brakke pipes, unions and compensator starting to rust

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

outer and inner sill panels rusty and slight damage

smalll stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 154,691 miles

engine smokes on acceleration

hand brake lever stiff

Fail 16 Sep 2009 154,673 miles

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

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

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

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

engine smokes on acceleration

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 4 Jul 2008 145,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 139,860 miles

advise 11% inbalance front brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2007 139,734 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inner Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

advise both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Jun 2006 130,547 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 130,547 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nsf shocker.

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 FGX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R168 FGX, 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 R168 FGX registered?

R168 FGX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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