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R169 UWJ

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,180 mi
Last recorded150,180 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 UWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 150,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 15 Nov 2012 150,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 7 May 2011 146,171 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 146,140 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 146,008 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 138,826 miles

chassis rusty requires clean and paint tail gate has gap between floor

Pass 31 Oct 2005 136,759 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 UWJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R169 UWJ, 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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R169 UWJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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