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R168 PTY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 81,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 80,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 79,627 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,662 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 78,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 78,226 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all front suspension corroded

both front coil springs corroded

front subframe heavily corroded

general underbody corrosion

heavy corrosion to all of the underneath of vehicle

rear door corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,323 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2021 77,323 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear door badly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2019 74,533 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,898 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch panel/behind washer bottle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,968 miles

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 68,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Stone chip in windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 66,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general body corrosion to all of the vehicles body panels

rear doors corroded

sound proofing fitted to both inner flitches

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,580 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general body corrosion to all of the vehicles body panels

rear doors corroded

sound proofing fitted to both inner flitches

Fail 16 Jul 2015 64,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,345 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 63,343 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 61,332 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 61,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 53,920 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

offside door mirror broken but not affecting rear view

Pass 7 Aug 2010 50,828 miles

mirros slightley cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,180 miles

slight damage to nearside mirror glass

Pass 26 Jul 2008 43,709 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 39,950 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,595 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 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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