MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,133 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front An item not tested (Manual)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
VEHICAL PRESENTER IS ADVISED FOLLOWINGS.BOTHSIDE REAR INNR SILL AREA WELDED COVER BY BODY FILLER,PROPSHAFT BOTH CENTRE BEARINGS BUSHES BATTERY INSECURE. BUSHES EXCESSIVLY WORN.
Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
feront reg-plate craked
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R168 LRX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?
R168 LRX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R168 LRX safe to buy?
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