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R170 HYS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

391,221 mi
Last recorded391,221 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 HYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 391,221 miles

centre prop mount rubber split

chips in windcreen

front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

front number plate cracked

movement in osf top shock bush

nsr seat belt frayed on edge

osf door catch sticky

slight brake inbalance across front axle

undreside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Nov 2013 391,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre prop mount rubber split

chips in windcreen

front anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

front number plate cracked

movement in osf top shock bush

nsr seat belt frayed on edge

osf door catch sticky

undreside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Nov 2012 369,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brsake back plate appears damp

rear service brake has a slight imbalance

Fail 9 Nov 2012 369,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brsake back plate appears damp

rear service brake has a slight imbalance

Pass 17 Nov 2011 343,420 miles

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

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

drivers door difficult to shut.

slight oil/fluid leak showing on nearside rear brake back plate.

Fail 16 Nov 2011 343,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside wiper slightly smeary

drivers door difficult to shut.

slight oil/fluid leak showing on nearside rear brake back plate.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 323,550 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 309,175 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 309,175 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 308,077 miles

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 284,880 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wheel arches has spots of surface corrosion

drivers door skin cracked near window

nearside sliding door lower edge has surface corrosion

slight overspray on rear number plate but readable at 20m

surface corrosion on all chassis rails /floor panels

Fail 26 Feb 2009 283,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 258,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 256,366 miles

prop centre uj has slight play

Fail 20 Feb 2008 255,087 miles

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

prop centre uj has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2007 221,571 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 221,566 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 192,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R170 HYS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R170 HYS, 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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R170 HYS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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