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R729 PTF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,170 mi
Last recorded127,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 127,170 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

chassis legs,outriggers,floor,inner and outer rear panel,crossmembers and inner and outer sills heavily corroded

steering assistor fitted to steering wheel

tempary repair nearside rear fog lamp lens

tempary repairs to nearside front outer wheelarch and both rear wheelarches

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 127,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery insecure

general corrosion to inner and outer sills; chassis legs and rails and rear upper back panels and floors

steering assistor fitted to wheel

temporary repair to n/s rear lens cluster

wheelarch lips corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2009 121,346 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 121,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 115,297 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 115,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 110,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 110,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 104,314 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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R729 PTF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R729 PTF, 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 PTF registered?

R729 PTF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R729 PTF safe to buy?

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