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R727 XWE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

180,790 mi
Last recorded180,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 XWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 180,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 179,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak haftshaft ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 170,349 miles

Front cross member

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mouting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shazzi (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross member

SLIGHT MISTYNESS OF OIL LEAK

Fail 2 Jun 2016 170,303 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn PROP SHAFT (2.4.G.4d)

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded DOOR STEP OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering BRAKE FLEXY (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage TAIL LAMP (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users CROSS MEMBER BEAM (6.1.B.1b)

SLIGHT MISTYNESS OF OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Jun 2015 161,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

centre propshaft rubber

o.s.r wheel cylinder

Fail 1 Jun 2015 161,006 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

centre propshaft rubber

o.s.r wheel cylinder

Pass 10 Jun 2014 151,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2014 150,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 138,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,965 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 129,965 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion outside prescribed aera o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel archs

corrosion outside prescribed area n/s/r inner step

engine oil leak evident

o/s/f front disc pitted

parking brake lever no spring return

tail pipe corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 126,280 miles

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

CRACK IN OFF SIDE REAR FRONT BODY MOUNT

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 126,002 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 122,999 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 122,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 118,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 118,888 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,276 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 114,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R727 XWE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R727 XWE, 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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R727 XWE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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