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R168 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 119,072 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 119,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 119,061 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,499 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,516 miles

general corrosion and repairs to o/s step and arch area, customer assured me continuous welding repair carried out

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,733 miles

OSF AND OSR WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY

OSF INNER WING IS RUSTING NEAR STRUT TOP MOUNTING

WATER PIPE INTO UNIT UNDER NSF DOOR IS RUSTY AND MAY BE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 20 Sep 2010 87,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

OSF AND OSR WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY

OSF INNER WING IS RUSTING NEAR STRUT TOP MOUNTING

OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN ON INNER EDGE AND SMALL CUT NOT TO THE CORDS

WATER PIPE INTO UNIT UNDER NSF DOOR IS RUSTY AND MAY BE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 May 2009 73,510 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 73,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 61,202 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 52,885 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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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