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R729 GHJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

57,386 mi
Last recorded57,386 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 GHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 57,386 miles

Offside Rear sill distorted

Offside mirror slight damage

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 25 May 2018 57,386 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill distorted

Offside mirror slight damage

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 10 May 2017 56,055 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 56,055 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 54,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 54,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 53,398 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,200 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 49,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 45,907 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 42,097 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 May 2010 38,295 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,295 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 35,298 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 35,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,428 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,889 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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R729 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R729 GHJ, 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 R729 GHJ registered?

R729 GHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R729 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 GHJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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