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R731 HMW

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,051 mi
Last recorded112,051 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 HMW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 112,051 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 103,906 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 103,715 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 101,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 100,373 miles

nearside front arch corroded

nearside front tyre getting low

offside inner arch corroded

slight damage to both rear lamps

Pass 29 Nov 2007 98,183 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 98,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 96,106 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 96,084 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear wheels binding.

Front tyres worn on edges.

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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R731 HMW 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R731 HMW, 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 R731 HMW registered?

R731 HMW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R731 HMW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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