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R169 ULH

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,123 mi
Last recorded170,123 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 ULH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2009 170,123 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 170,126 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 150,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2007 146,111 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 137,148 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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R169 ULH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R169 ULH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R169 ULH registered?

R169 ULH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R169 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 ULH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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