MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion on inner and outter sills
corrosion underfloor
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R173 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R173 OBV, 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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What year was R173 OBV registered?
R173 OBV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R173 OBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R173 OBV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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